Pediatric Dental Assistant - Patient-Centered Care & Growth

Dentrust Optimized Care Solutions; Sam Houston (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

DOCS Health is seeking a skilled Pediatric Dental Assistant to join our state‑of‑the‑art practice focused on child-friendly care. You will support pediatric procedures, manage patient prep, and maintain safety and infection control.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of pediatric experience, current dental assistant and X-ray certifications, CPR/BLS, and a valid Real ID driver’s license before start. This is a full‑time, on‑site role with occasional Thursday hours.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year pediatric dental experience.
• X-Ray Certification required.
• CPR/BLS Certification required.
• N202 Certification required.
• Must possess or obtain a Real ID driver's license prior to start date.

Responsibilities

• Skilled in pediatric dental procedures, instrumentation, and chair-side support.
• Proficient in taking vital signs, documenting medical histories, and monitoring patient safety.
• Experienced in pediatric behavior management and patient preparation.
• Competent with dental software, digital imaging, and clinical equipment.
• Strict adherence to infection control, sterilization, and regulatory compliance (HIPAA/OSHA).

Skills

Pediatric procedures

Chair-side support

Patient safety monitoring

Infection control

Education

Current Dental Assistant certification

Tools

Dental software

Digital imaging

Clinical equipment

Job description

DOCS Health is seeking a skilled Pediatric Dental Assistant to join our state‑of‑the‑art practice focused on child-friendly care. You will support pediatric procedures, manage patient prep, and maintain safety and infection control.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of pediatric experience, current dental assistant and X-ray certifications, CPR/BLS, and a valid Real ID driver’s license before start. This is a full‑time, on‑site role with occasional Thursday hours.