Dental Assistant — Pediatric Dentistry

Job overview

The Dental Assistant — Pediatric Dentistry role is onsite in Albany, NY, with compensation of $20–$26 per hour. Where Smiles Grow Pediatric Dentistry provides dental care in a welcoming, child-friendly environment and supports patient families’ oral health. The assistant prepares treatment rooms, supports dentists during procedures, follows infection-control practices, and helps patients and guardians understand oral hygiene and post-treatment care. The role also supports accurate records, appointment flow, and supply readiness in the practice.

What you'll do

• Prepare and organize treatment rooms and instruments
• assist dentists during procedures
• sterilize and disinfect tools and equipment
• maintain patient records using dental software such as Dentrix
• educate patients and guardians on oral hygiene and post-treatment care
• coordinate appointments and patient flow
• monitor dental supplies.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

dental assistant

pediatric dentistry

patient care

dental procedures

infection control

dentrix

albany ny

where smiles grow

$20–$26/hour

no weekends

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• long- and short-term disability insurance
• company-provided life insurance
• employee assistance program
• 401(k) with company contributions
• paid time off and holidays
• discounted and free pediatric dental and orthodontic treatments.

Why this role

No prior experience required; training is provided for the right person. Schedule is Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, 7:45 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; the posting states no evenings, holidays, or weekends.

About the employer

Where Smiles Grow is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Dentists. Sector: 62.