Pediatric Dental Assistant - Great Benefits & Growth

PepperPointe Partnerships; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Vacation and Personal Days

401K

Life Insurance

Paid holidays

Job summary

Elizabethtown Dentistry for Children is seeking a friendly Dental Assistant to join our pediatric team. You will assist during treatments, prepare instruments, and help maintain a clean, organized dental suite for children and families.

The role offers a structured schedule, competitive hourly pay based on experience, and a welcoming, team-oriented environment focused on compassionate care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and dental assistant certification.
• Current Dental X-Ray Certification.
• Experience with pediatric patients preferred.
• Knowledge of infection control and safety regulations.
• Ability to schedule appointments and maintain records.

Responsibilities

• Provide a comforting experience for patients during treatments and checkups.
• Select and set up instruments, equipment, and materials needed.
• Sterilize instruments and equipment.
• Collaborate closely with the dentist chairside to support procedures with precision and efficiency.
• Undertake tasks as instructed.
• Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked.
• Schedule appointments.
• Maintain accurate patient records.

Skills

Instruments handling

Sterilization knowledge

Patient communication

Detail oriented

Team player

Education

High school diploma

Dental Assistant Certification

Dental X-Ray Certification

Coronal Polishing (preferred)

EDDA (preferred)

Tools

Sterilization equipment handling

Job description

Elizabethtown Dentistry for Children is seeking a friendly Dental Assistant to join our pediatric team. You will assist during treatments, prepare instruments, and help maintain a clean, organized dental suite for children and families.

The role offers a structured schedule, competitive hourly pay based on experience, and a welcoming, team-oriented environment focused on compassionate care.