Pays $17-$25/hr — Pediatrics market median is ~$47k (116 jobs) · Above average in Pediatrics (Dental) for work-life (6.4/10, vs 282 in this specialty)
Pediatric Dental Assistant -West End
About the Role
Pediatric dental assistant role. Monday-Friday, no weekends. Richmond, VA. $17-$25/hr.
Join Virginia Family Dentistry as a Pediatric Dental Assistant – No Weekends in Richmond, Virginia, United States. Virginia Family Dentistry is looking for a Pediatric Dental Assistant to join our West End Specialty team! Pay range is $17-$25/hour based on experience.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $17-$25/hr.
- 401(k) profit sharing
- Dental and orthodontic care
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Paid uniforms
- Vision insurance
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No weekends required.
This position offers weekends off. Work with Virginia Family Dentistry in Richmond, Virginia, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The Pediatric Dental Assistant provides chairside support to dentists, manages patient appointments, and ensures proper sterilization and infection control protocols. They also handle administrative tasks such as inputting treatment plans, ordering supplies, and maintaining lab tracking systems.
Requirements
Candidates must hold current X-ray and BLS certifications and possess knowledge of dental procedures and OSHA regulations. One year of pediatric dental experience or completion of a dental assisting program is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Certifications
Key Skills
Pediatrics Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$44k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $43k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatric Dental Assistant -West End at Virginia Family Dentistry a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Pediatrics (Dental) — ranked against 282 active Pediatrics (Dental) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 6.4/10 on work-life balance for Pediatrics roles.
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