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Iannessa Pediatric Dentistry
Moon Township, Pennsylvania

Lead Dental Assistant - Pediatric

Dental 8.0 Work-LifeFull-Time

Compensation

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

End your workday by 4 pm or earlier every day! Looking for a Lead Dental Assistant to work with our Pediatric Dentist and assist our hygienists with our pediatric and special needs patients. The potential candidate must have a great personality and love working with children of all ages and needs, as well as their parents. The candidate also needs to be a team player. Our practice is fast-paced, where patients are seen every half hour. The candidate will assist the dentist along with the rest of the clinical staff. This candidate will need to take initiative.

We expect the candidate to be able to seat patients, take X-rays, take clinical notes, explain treatment to parents, clean instruments, and perform other duties as assigned. We are also a digital practice, and the candidate needs to be comfortable utilizing digital imaging and digital charting. Medical or Dental charting experience preferred. Need to take the lead in managing the office dental supplies and organizing the back office.

The office's hours are Monday 7:30-2, Tuesday and Thursday 7:30-4, Wednesday 10-4 and Friday 7:30-2(Up to twice a Month). In the summer, we end our day at 3.

Requirements

  • Must be able to pass a background check
  • X-ray Certification (willing to train)
  • Intermediate Computer Skills
  • Pediatric and Special Needs Experience preferred

Pay is based on experience. Benefits are available if the candidate meets eligibility, including excellent Health Benefits, PTO, Retirement, and Holiday Pay

Related keywords: dental assistant, efda, dental, medical assistant, surgical tech

Job Types: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

Lead the clinical support for a pediatric dentist, assisting with patients and managing back-office organization and supplies. Responsibilities include taking X-rays, maintaining clinical notes, and explaining treatments to parents.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Pediatric Dental AssistingSpecial Needs CareClinical Note TakingInstrument SterilizationInventory ManagementPatient SeatingTreatment ExplanationTeamwork

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Lead Dental Assistant - Pediatric at Iannessa Pediatric Dentistry a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Pediatrics (Dental) — ranked against 292 active Pediatrics (Dental) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Pediatrics Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Benefits & Perks

Excellent Health Benefits
PTO
Retirement
Holiday Pay