No salary listed — similar Dental Assistant roles pay ~$58k (median of 15 jobs)
7.8/10 work-life score · Top 10% in Pediatrics (Dental) — ranked against 277 active roles in this specialty
About the Role
6 weeks PTO. Bonus opportunities. Medical, dental, vision. 401k. Uniforms provided. Monday-Thursday 8-5, Friday 8-2. No weekends.
Join Family Dental Health as a Pediatric Dental Assistant in Taylors, South Carolina. Come join the family! Apple Seeds Pediatric Dentistry of Brushy Creek is seeking an outgoing, team-oriented Dental Assistant!
Key Responsibilities
- Perform efficient and accurate procedures to help maintain doctor's schedule and patient flow.
- Assist the doctors with all dental procedures.
- Partner with the team to create an exceptional experience for each patient.
- Review patient chart prior to doctor arrival and log appropriate patient data during exam and treatment as well as transcribe doctor notes in patient chart.
Requirements
- Receiving and preparing patients for dental treatment.
- Assisting chairside.
- Taking x-rays.
- Making temporary crowns and pouring/trimming impressions.
Benefits & Compensation
- Thursday 8:00am - 5:00pm Friday 8:00am - 2:00pm
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
Work with Family Dental Health in Taylors, South Carolina.
Licensure & Certifications
Requires graduation from an accredited dental assisting program with CDA certification or equivalent on-the-job training. Must hold current X-ray, CPR, and nitrous certifications and demonstrate a professional, friendly demeanor.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Certifications
Key Skills
Pediatrics Career Context
The cost-of-living index for South Carolina is 93.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.6% of South Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatric Dental Assistant at Family Dental Health a 7.8 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Pediatrics (Dental) — ranked against 277 active Pediatrics (Dental) listings on WeekdayDoc.
Position Insights
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