Pediatric Dental Assistant — Growth & Mentorship

Salt Dental Partners; Perris (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Modern facilities & advanced tech

Mentorship & career growth

Diverse patient population

Job summary

Salt Dental Partners in Perris, CA is seeking a pediatric dental assistant to greet patients warmly and ensure comfort throughout treatment. You will take radiographs, impressions, and intraoral photos, prepare sterile rooms, and assist clinicians chair-side during procedures.

Opportunities for mentorship, career growth, and working with a diverse patient population are highlighted, with training provided for new grads and emphasis on confidentiality and professionalism.

Qualifications

• 6+ months of practical experience as a pediatric dental assistant preferred - will train new grads
• CPR or BCLS certification
• Completion of a CODA-accredited dental assisting program (preferred)
• Quick learner with problem-solving skills
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
• Technical/troubleshooting skills for software used in charting, patient records, and scheduling
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and desire for professional growth
• Organized, with solid knowledge of dentistry and dental terminology

Responsibilities

• Greet and engage patients with respect and a smile
• Ensure patients are well informed and comfortable — before, during, and after their appointment — about their treatment and oral health
• Take and process dental radiographs, impressions, and intraoral photos
• Prepare and sterilize treatment room and equipment
• Provide chair-side assistance to providers during treatment procedures
• Document dental care services by charting in patients' records
• Maintain a clean, sterile, and patient-centric working environment

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Professionalism

Technical/troubleshooting skills

Education

CODA-accredited dental assisting program

CPR/BCLS certification

Tools

Charting software

Scheduling software

Job description

Salt Dental Partners in Perris, CA is seeking a pediatric dental assistant to greet patients warmly and ensure comfort throughout treatment. You will take radiographs, impressions, and intraoral photos, prepare sterile rooms, and assist clinicians chair-side during procedures.

Opportunities for mentorship, career growth, and working with a diverse patient population are highlighted, with training provided for new grads and emphasis on confidentiality and professionalism.