Pediatric Dental Assistant

Job overview

The Pediatric Dental Assistant works onsite in Federal Way, WA, for $18–$25 per hour. Happy Kids Dentistry focuses on improving children’s oral health and helping young patients have a positive dental experience. The assistant supports the dentist during procedures and helps keep visits comfortable and engaging for children and families. The role also prepares treatment rooms, sterilizes instruments, takes digital radiographs, and helps explain treatment plans and dental hygiene to parents and children.

What you'll do

• Greet young patients and help them feel comfortable
• assist the dentist during procedures
• prepare treatment rooms
• sterilize instruments
• take dental X-rays and digital radiographs
• explain treatment plans to parents
• help children understand dental hygiene through playful interactions
• perform prophylaxis
• maintain attention to health and safety requirements.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

pediatric dental assistant

federal way wa

happy kids dentistry

onsite

children’s dentistry

dental procedures

digital radiographs

instrument sterilization

patient comfort

dental hygiene

$18–$25/hour

training available

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, vision, and dental benefits, 401(k), disability coverage, and paid time off.

Why this role

Prior dental assisting experience is preferred, but the employer is willing to train the right candidate. A high school diploma is required; graduation from a dental assisting program is preferred. Benefits include medical, vision, dental, 401(k), disability coverage, and paid time off.

About the employer

Happy Kids Dentistry is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Dentists. Sector: 62.