Pediatric Dental Assistant - Part Time

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

DOCS Dental provides high-quality dental care on Army and Air Force bases, proudly serving military families and veterans. Join a mission-driven, close-knit team that combines private practice excellence with meaningful service. Work in a family-oriented environment with modern technology while making a real impact.

Schedule: 1 Tuesday per month: 7:45 AM – 5:00 PM

Responsibilities

  • Create a welcoming, professional experience for patients.
  • Prepare and assist patients during dental procedures.
  • Support dentists with setup, chairside assistance, and cleanup.
  • Maintain sterilization and infection control standards.
  • Utilize dental software and equipment to support efficient care.
  • Handle clerical tasks and reporting with accuracy and attention to detail.

Requirements

  • Current Dental Assistant certification (In the state you are applying to).
  • Minimum 1 year of dental assisting experience.
  • X-ray and CPR/BLS certifications required.
  • Must possess, or be willing to obtain, a Real ID Drivers License prior to start date.
  • Preferred: Expanded Duty Dental Assistant and/or Nitrous & Coronal Polishing certifications.

If you are made a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to undergo background check (including criminal record check) and drug screening. We use E-Verify in our hiring process.

DOCS Health is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient Care

Pediatrics Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatric Dental Assistant - Part Time at DOCS Health a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Dental Assistant — ranked against 342 active Dental Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 6.6
Better work-life than 80% of Dental Assistant listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 342 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About DOCS Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Pipersville, Pennsylvania
201-500 employees