Pays $22-$23/hrPediatrics market median is ~$47k (116 jobs)

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United Dental Partners
Chicago, Illinois

Pediatric Dental Assistant

DentalNo weekendsFull-Time
Posted 39m ago · Verified live

About the Role

Full-time pediatric dental assistant role in Chicago, IL. 40-hour week with potential overtime. Benefits include health, dental, vision, 401k match.

Join United Dental Partners as a Pediatric Dental Assistant – Full-Time, 401k Match in Chicago, Illinois, United States.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $23/hour.
  • Health Insurance (BCBS, 66% employer-paid)
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Long-Term Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • 401(k) with matching
  • Flexible Spending Account

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No weekends required.

This position offers weekends off. Work with United Dental Partners in Chicago, Illinois, United States.

Key Responsibilities

The dental assistant will prepare patients and tools for procedures, assist dentists during clinical care, and maintain a clean environment. They are also responsible for patient education and documenting treatment progress through x-rays and photographs.

Requirements

Candidates must have previous dental chairside assisting experience and possess Coronal Polishing and Pit/Fissure Sealants certifications. Excellent communication and customer service skills are required to interact effectively with pediatric patients and staff.

Key Skills

Dental AssistingPediatric DentistryChairside AssistingX-ray ImagingDental PhotographySterilizationPatient EducationCustomer ServiceCommunication SkillsCoronal PolishingPit and Fissure Sealants

Pediatrics Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$47k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $47k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 4.8/10 on work-life balance for Pediatrics roles.

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Loan repayment
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About United Dental Partners

Hospitals and Health Care
Chicago, IL
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance (BCBS, 66% employer-paid)
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Life Insurance
401(k) with matching
Flexible Spending Account