Pediatric Dental Assistant
Listed compensation
$20/hr
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Job Description
About Us
Our pediatric team is dedicated to creating confident, healthy smiles in a fun and efficient environment. We value teamwork, adaptability, and a strong patient-centered focus.
Position Overview
We’re looking for a motivated Pediatric Assistant who is comfortable assisting in treatment, traveling between locations as needed, and working closely within a tight-knit team.
Responsibilities
- Chairside assisting for pediatric procedures
- Being proactive in setup, cleanup, sterilization and supporting clinic flow
- Travel between locations when needed — flexibility is key
- Being reliable
Qualifications
- Previous pediatric assisting experience preferred (but we will train the right candidate)
- X-ray certification required
- Coronal Polishing Certification required (per GA regulations)
- Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
- Detail-oriented, organized, genuinely enjoys working with patients
Schedule: Full-time opportunities available. Travel between locations required.
Location: Decatur, Cumming & Norcross offices
Why You’ll Love Working With Us
- Supportive, collaborative team
- Growth opportunities in orthodontics
- A role where your efforts directly help patients and their families
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
About Us
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Pediatrics Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Georgia is 96.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$42k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $43k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Georgia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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