Pediatric Clinical Care Assistant / Dental Assistant
Listed compensation
$15/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Full-Time Pediatric Dental Assistant
$750 Sign-On Bonus for Qualified Candidates!
Absolute Dental
Absolute Dental is seeking a caring and dependable Full-Time Pediatric Dental Assistant to join our team at our Lake Mead and LMJ locations. If you enjoy working with children and creating positive, comfortable dental experiences, we’d love to meet you!
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- Pay & Schedule
- $15 Hour depending on experience
- $750 sign-on bonus for qualified candidates
Full-time Schedule
Compensation Note: Final pay will be determined by the hiring manager based on the candidate’s experience, skills, certifications, and training.
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About the Role
As a Pediatric Dental Assistant, you’ll support the doctor during pediatric procedures and help children feel safe, comfortable, and cared for throughout their visits.
Candidates with some previous dental experience are encouraged to apply.
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- What You’ll Do
- Assist the doctor during pediatric dental procedures
- Help children feel calm, comfortable, and supported
- Prepare, clean, and turn over treatment rooms
- Sterilize instruments and maintain infection-control standards
- Assist with charting and documentation
- Work closely with the dental team to keep each day running smoothly
- Create a welcoming, kid-friendly experience for patients and families
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- What We’re Looking For
- A genuine interest in working with children
- Some previous dental experience
- A positive, patient, and friendly attitude
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Reliability and a team-oriented mindset
- CPR certification—or a willingness to obtain it
- Bilingual Spanish and English skills are a plus
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Travel Requirement
This position may require travel between Absolute Dental office locations. Candidates must have reliable transportation and be comfortable traveling between offices when needed.
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Why Join Absolute Dental?
- Full-time hours
- Supportive, team-oriented environment
- Welcoming pediatric dental setting
- Training and professional growth opportunities
- Supportive leadership
- $750 sign-on bonus for qualified candidates
- The opportunity to make a meaningful difference for children and families
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If you love working with children and are looking for a full-time opportunity in pediatric dentistry, we’d love to hear from you!
Apply today and join Absolute Dental—where every smile matters!
Key Responsibilities
The Pediatric Dental Assistant supports the doctor during procedures and ensures children feel comfortable and safe throughout their visit. They are also responsible for maintaining sterile treatment rooms and assisting with clinical documentation.
Requirements
Candidates should have some previous dental experience and a genuine interest in working with children. A positive attitude, strong teamwork skills, and the ability to travel between office locations are required.
Key Skills
Pediatrics Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Nevada is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$31k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $31k in an average-cost state. 57.5% of Nevada clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $31k | Dental Assistant median $48k (middle half $45k–$57k)206 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$31k in purchasing power | Nevada index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Pediatrics listings in Nevada | 8 active | —live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| All dental assistant listings in Nevada | 87 active | 6,004 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | US healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 26% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 6% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Pediatrics listings | 1,149 in the last 30 days | 779 the 30 days before (+47%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Nevada has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$31k midpoint, that is roughly $1k–$2k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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