Pediatric Dental Assistant - Muskogee
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Job Description
We’re Hiring: Dental Assistant
Location: Muskogee, OK
Looking for a workplace where your skills are valued and your growth is supported? Our friendly and fast-paced dental office is hiring a Dental Assistant who is reliable, motivated, and loves helping people feel confident about their smile.
About the Role
As a Dental Assistant, you'll be helping with everything from prepping for procedures to making patients feel at ease. You’ll be a key part of our patient care experience and contribute to the smooth flow of the day.
Responsibilities
- Chairside assisting during a range of procedures.
- Taking X-rays and impressions.
- Sterilizing instruments and maintaining a clean clinical environment.
- Helping patients understand post-op instructions.
- Support your team and keep a positive attitude.
Ideal Candidate
- Certified or experienced (we’re happy to train the right person).
- X-ray certified (or able to obtain certification).
- Team player who’s detail-oriented and dependable.
- Comfortable with digital charting and technology.
- Great with people – both teammates and patients!
Perks
- Competitive pay and bonus.
- PTO and benefits.
- A positive and respectful team culture.
- Training and career development.
- We’re excited to find the right fit – apply today and let’s talk!
Requirements
The ideal candidate should be a certified or experienced dental assistant with X-ray certification or the ability to obtain it. Strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and proficiency with digital charting technology are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Pediatrics Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Oklahoma is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.9% of Oklahoma clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 3.9 / 10 · above average in dental assistant | ranked against 342 Dental Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Pediatrics median $346k (middle half $300k–$400k)99 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Oklahoma index 87.8 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Pediatrics listings in Oklahoma | 13 active | 375 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Oklahoma healthcare professional listings: 20% state a sign-on bonus · 3% offer loan repayment108 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Pediatrics listings | 1,189 in the last 30 days | 806 the 30 days before (+48%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 342 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
- No weekends
Benefits & Perks
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Living in Muskogee
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $159k
- Typical market rent
- $1,031/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 19 min
- State income tax
- Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.