Pediatric Dental Assistant

Job Title: Pediatric Dental Assistant
Position Type: Part-time – 3 days/week -- Tue, Thu, Sat
Location: Pilsen, Chicago, IL
Start Date: mid-May 2026
Practice Type: Pediatric Dentistry

We are seeking a friendly, reliable, and experienced Pediatric Dental Assistant to join our growing pediatric dental office. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with children and families while delivering high-quality clinical support in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment. The person who fulfills this role will work with the Pediatric Dentist.

Responsibilities:
-Chairside assisting for pediatric dentistry procedures
-Perform coronal polishing in accordance with certification and state guidelines
-Prepare treatment rooms and instruments, including proper sterilization and infection control
-Assist with sealants, restorations, extractions, and pediatric behavior management techniques
-Take and process digital radiographs
-Support dentists during procedures using four-handed dentistry
-Educate patients and parents on oral hygiene and post-operative instructions
-Maintain accurate clinical notes in the patient chart
-Help create a calm, welcoming, and positive experience for pediatric patients and their families
-Assist with operatory turnover and daily clinical flow

Required Qualifications:
-Strong communication skills and a warm, child-friendly demeanor
-Ability to work efficiently in a team-based clinical environment
-Proficient in spoken English and Spanish

Preferred Qualifications:
-Active Dental Assistant experience in pediatric dentistry
-Coronal polishing certification – preferred
-Sealants placement certification -- preferred
-Nitrous oxide monitoring/assisting certification – preferred
-Experience working with young children and special-needs patients
-Familiarity with digital radiography and modern dental software
-Chinese (Mandarin or Cantonese)-speaking -- a plus

What We Offer:
-Competitive hourly pay (based on experience and certifications)
-Supportive, team-focused work environment
-Consistent schedule
-Opportunity to grow in a pediatric-focused practice
-We support professional growth and will sponsor required dental assisting certifications for the right candidate.

To apply: Please send your resume and a brief introduction highlighting your experience in pediatric dentistry and your current certifications.