Pediatric Dental Office Business Assistant
Listed compensation
$18.25-$33/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Business Assistant I - Join a Team That Makes Dentistry Fun Role Type: Full-Time | Front Office | Patient-Facing
Do you love creating great experiences, staying organized, and being the person everyone can count on? Are you energized by teamwork, problem‑solving, and making someone's day brighter? If so, you might be the perfect fit for our Business Assistant I role.
We believe in a joyful, mission-driven environment where our Business Assistants help families feel supported and our doctors deliver exceptional care.
What You'll Do
- Welcome patients and families as they complete their visit
- Manage schedules with accuracy and positivity
- Handle changes, cancellations, and re-care needs
- Present treatment plans and collect co-pays
- Support marketing campaigns and community outreach
- Maintain patient records and insurance documentation
- Partner with BA II and the Business Manager to meet daily production goals
- Celebrate wins, support teammates, and contribute to a positive environment
- Bring your best attitude to every interaction
Who You Are
- Organized, self-directed, and proactive
- A clear communicator who listens with intention
- A team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment
- Honest, curious, and committed to doing what's right for the patient
- Someone who enjoys learning, growing, and contributing to a mission
- Dependable, positive, and excited to make someone's day better
- Our Culture: iAct 2.0
We Live by Four Core Values
- Integrity & Innovation We do what's right, stay curious, and continually seek better ways to serve.
- Accountability & Action We show up, own outcomes, and move with purpose.
- Communication & Clarity We speak with intention, listen to understand, and keep communication clear.
- Teamwork & Trust We support each other, celebrate success, and create a safe, respectful environment.
We also believe in having fun. We bring joy to our patients and to each other, and we celebrate wins big and small.
Why You'll Love Working Here
- A team that genuinely cares
- A mission-driven environment where your work matters
- Opportunities for growth and development
- A culture built on trust, respect, and celebration
- The chance to make a meaningful impact on families
Ready to Join Us?
If you're excited to grow, serve, and bring positivity to every patient who walks through our doors, we'd love to meet you. Apply today and become part of a team that's redefining what a dental practice can feel like.
Successful Background Check required
Key Responsibilities
The Business Assistant manages daily front office operations, including patient scheduling, treatment plan presentations, and insurance documentation. They also support marketing efforts and collaborate with the team to meet production goals.
Requirements
The ideal candidate is an organized, proactive, and dependable team player with strong communication skills. A successful background check is required for this role.
Key Skills
Pediatrics Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Missouri is 90.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$53k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $59k in an average-cost state. 60.1% of Missouri clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $38k–$69k | Pediatrics median $346k (middle half $44k–$520k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$59k in purchasing power | Missouri index 90.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Pediatrics listings in Missouri | 12 active | 370 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Missouri healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 20% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 3% offer loan repayment148 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Pediatrics listings | 1,174 in the last 30 days | 743 the 30 days before (+58%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Pediatrics pay trend | +3.7% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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