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DOCS Health
San Antonio, Texas

Pediatric Dental Assistant - Part Time

Dental Top 10% in Pediatrics (Dental)Part-Time

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

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

Job Description

Description

Join a state-of-the-art dental practice committed to building lasting relationships and delivering exceptional pediatric care. We pride ourselves on a patient-first approach, innovative techniques, and a collaborative team culture that values professionalism, growth, and excellence.

Schedule

1 Thursday per Month: 7:45am - 5:00pm

Responsibilities

  • Skilled in pediatric dental procedures, instrumentation, and chair-side support.
  • Proficient in taking vital signs, documenting medical histories, and monitoring patient safety.
  • Experienced in pediatric behavior management and patient preparation.
  • Competent with dental software, digital imaging, and clinical equipment.
  • Strict adherence to infection control, sterilization, and regulatory compliance (HIPAA/OSHA).

Requirements

  • Current Dental Assistant certification (In the state you are applying to).
  • Minimum of 1 year of pediatric dental experience.
  • X-Ray Certification.
  • CPR/BLS Certification.
  • N202 Certification.
  • Must possess, or be willing to obtain, a Real ID Drivers License prior to start date.

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If you are made a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to undergo background check (including criminal record check) and drug screening. We use E-Verify in our hiring process.

DOCS Health is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Vital signs monitoringMedical history documentationHIPAA complianceOSHA compliance

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatric Dental Assistant - Part Time at DOCS Health a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Pediatrics (Dental) — ranked against 295 active Pediatrics (Dental) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Pediatrics Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top Pediatrics Jobs

6 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution5 jobs

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Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution6 jobs

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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Pediatric Licensed Dental Assistant

Apple Tree Dental · Saint Paul, Minnesota

$27.5-$35/hr
#2

Dental Assistant (Pediatrics)

CHAS Health · Spokane, Washington

$23.75-$33.86/hr
#3

Certified Pediatric Dental Assistant

$26-$30/hr
#4

Certified Pediatric Dental Assistant

$26-$30/hr
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Work-life snapshot

7.2/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 10% in Pediatrics (Dental)

Living in San Antonio

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$226k
Typical market rent
$1,386/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
94.7
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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