Dental Assistant IV – Pediatrics and Orthodontics

Job overview

The Dental Assistant IV – Pediatrics and Orthodontics role is onsite in Charleston, SC, supporting the College of Dental Medicine clinics. The posting provides a pay range of $46,818–$79,560, with an hourly pay rate type, and lists 40 scheduled weekly hours. The role predominantly supports pediatric dentistry and may float to orthodontics when needed. The assistant provides clinical support to specialty resident providers across patient care, procedures, imaging, infection control, and clinic operations. This work helps providers deliver safe, organized dental care while maintaining accurate records, prepared operatories, and stocked supplies.

What you'll do

• Assist resident providers chairside using four-handed dentistry
• update patient information in the electronic health record
• prepare and clean operatories
• maintain and sterilize instruments and equipment
• follow infection-control and OSHA procedures
• perform oral prophylaxis and document care
• acquire or assist with radiographs and imaging as directed
• assist with patient transport and post-anesthesia monitoring
• maintain supplies and inventory
• provide clinic administrative support
• assist in other clinics as needed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

dental assistant iv

pediatrics

orthodontics

charleston sc

musc

college of dental medicine

chairside assisting

dental radiographs

patient care

infection control

40 hours weekly

rotating shifts

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The role predominantly supports pediatric dentistry and may float to orthodontics. Requirements include an ADA-accredited dental assisting course and one year of experience, or three continuous years of dental assisting experience; radiation safety certification is required for positions responsible for dental x-rays.

About the employer

MUSC is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Dentists. Sector: 62.