Expanded Functions Pediatric Dental Assistant Job Posting
Urgently hiring
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Job Description
About the Role
We are a well-established privately owned pediatric dental practice in Marietta (near Kennestone hospital) seeking an experienced Expanded Functions Pediatric Dental Assistant to join our team. This role is ideal for a dependable, organized professional who is confident in pediatric dentistry and capable of supporting strong clinical systems and back-office protocols. This person will be compassionate and caring towards infants, children, and patients with special medical needs and their families and have a strong sense of professionalism in their daily role.
What You'll Do
- Provide a positive, calm experience for pediatric patients and families
- Maintain organized and well-stocked operatories
- Assist with sterilization, infection control, and compliance standards
- Educate patients and parents on oral health and treatment
- Support and follow established clinical protocols and systems
- Chairside assist doctor during sedation visits, treatments and consults
What You'll Bring
Required
- Previous hands-on experience as a Pediatric Dental Assistant
- Expanded Duties Certificate
- Current CPR, OSHA/HIPPA and Radiology Certificates
- Confident assisting chairside in pediatric dental procedures
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail
- Experienced in maintaining and helping implement back-office protocols, systems, and workflows
- Proactive, dependable, and able to take ownership of clinical organization
- Warm, patient, and exceptional with kids (and parents!)
- Strong team player with a positive, professional attitude
- Strong computer/typing skills and technology saavy
Preferred
- Appointment scheduling experience
- Phone answering experience
- Experience with dental lasers, frenectomies, and conscious sedation
Posted / Updated: Oct 01, 2026 | ID: 566107