Empower Dental Group logo
Empower Dental Group
Rancho Cucamonga, California

Pediatric Dental Assistant PT

Dental AssistantPart-Time

Listed compensation

$52K - $58K/yr

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance

Vision Insurance

We are a dynamic and rapidly expanding Dental Support Organization (DSO) led by passionate dentists and entrepreneurs. With 7 practices across Southern California, we are committed to building a patient-centered, team-driven culture that transforms the dental experience. As we scale, we're looking for a creative, resourceful, and driven Content Creator to help us share our story, strengthen our brand, and engage our growing network of patients and team members.

We are seeking a qualified and caring Pediatric Dental Assistant to join our team! As a Pediatric Dental Assistant, you will provide top-notch dental care that makes our clients feel like family.

You will provide assistance to the dentist during exams and procedures and complete administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments. The ideal candidate is state-licensed as a Pediatric Dental Assistant and has at least two years of experience.

If you’re friendly, outgoing, and committed to creating a fantastic dental experience, we want to hear from you!

Schedule: Part-Time 1-2 days per week (TH/F)

Qualifications

  • Associate’s Degree from a school certified by the Commission on Dental Accreditation
  • 2 years previous experience as a pediatric dental assistant
  • Current Basic Life Support/CPR certification is required
  • Strong computer and data entry skills
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills
  • Ability to provide high-quality patient care

Responsibilities

  • Welcome patients into the treatment area and make them feel comfortable
  • Discuss the dental care plan with patients and answer any questions they have
  • Take vital signs and accurately record medical history
  • Prep sterilized equipment and make it available to the dentist for exams and procedures
  • Assist dentist during procedures and exams
  • Adhere to all health and safety regulations and office policies
  • Schedule appointments

Qualifications

Education
Associate degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Pediatric Dental AssistingDental Procedure AssistanceVital Signs RecordingMedical History DocumentationSterilization

Pediatrics Career Context

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

How does Empower Dental Group compare as an employer?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · top 5% in dental assistantranked against 342 Dental Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedDental Assistant median $48k (middle half $47k–$54k)15 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingCalifornia index 110.7US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pediatrics listings in California45 active—live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
All dental assistant listings in California605 active5,913 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 13% state a sign-on bonus (median $25k) · 5% offer loan repayment605 active listings, Nov 2026
New Pediatrics listings1,154 in the last 30 days752 the 30 days before (+53%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (342 Dental Assistant listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. California figures use all dental assistants: too few California Pediatrics postings state pay.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatric Dental Assistant PT at Empower Dental Group a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 5% in Dental Assistant — ranked against 342 active Dental Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Pediatrics Jobs

6 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

5 jobs · 4 employers
2
<$50k
2
$50k-60k
1
$62k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution

6 jobs · 4 employers
0
1-2
0
3-4
2
5-6
3
7-8
1
9-10

Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Dental Assistant (Pediatrics)

Premier Care Dental Management · Port Washington, New York

$22-$25/hr
#2

Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (Pediatrics)

Smilist · Langhorne, Pennsylvania

$26-$30/hr
#3

Dental Assistant (Orthodontics/Pediatrics)

$24-$28/hr
#4

Dental Assistant (Pediatrics)

$23-$26/hr
+ 4 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 7.2
Among the best 10% of Dental Assistant listings for work-life

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

Empower Dental Group logo

About Empower Dental Group

Dentists
Glendale , CA

Benefits & Perks

401(k)
Dental Insurance
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance

Living in Rancho Cucamonga

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$703k
Typical market rent
$2,786/mo
Residents’ average commute
32 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
106.4
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.