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Pediatric Dental Assistant


Job Location:

Hillsboro, IL - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 30 - 30
Posted: 24 October 2026 (3 days ago)
Application Deadline: 21 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Operations

Job Summary

$500 Signing Bonus

Full-time MondayThursday 7:30 a.m.5:30 p.m.

Help little smiles growwith a team that values yours.

At Gentle Dental we value our teammates smiles as much as our patients smiles. Were looking for a caring dependable Pediatric Dental Assistant to travel with our pediatric team across three offices.

In this role youll work alongside the team to help children feel comfortable build trust with families and deliver exceptional dental care. If you enjoy working with kids collaborating with teammates and bringing a calm encouraging presence to each appointment wed love to meet you.

What Youll Do

  • Travel with the pediatric dental team to three offices according to the teams schedule.

  • Assist with pediatric dental procedures and help appointments run smoothly.

  • Create a welcoming positive experience for children including patients who may feel anxious about dental care.

  • Help parents and caregivers understand home-care instructions and reinforce healthy oral hygiene habits.

  • Prepare treatment rooms instruments and materials; complete sterilization and infection-control procedures.

  • Maintain accurate patient records and coordinate with office teams to support continuity of care.

Requirements

  • EFDA - Expanded Functions Dental Assistant certificate / licensure

  • A valid healthcare provider CPR/BLS certificate.

  • A patient reassuring approach with children and strong communication skills with families.
  • Flexibility and dependability to support a schedule across three offices.

Qualifications That May Increase Starting Pay

  • Relevant dental assisting experience particularly in pediatrics.

  • Bilingual English/Spanish skills.

  • Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) accreditation.

Pay Range

  • $30 per hour depending on experience

Benefits

Full-time employees are eligible for:

  • Medical and pharmacy dental and vision coverage options for employees and their families.

  • Basic life AD&D and long-term disability insurance.

  • Six paid holidays and two paid floating holidays.

  • 80 hours of PTO annually for hourly employees.

  • A 401(k) plan with company match.

  • In-house continuing education and funding for outside continuing education.

  • Benefits that support childcare needs.

  • Wellness programs.

  • Referral bonuses of $600$2500 depending on the role.

Join Gentle Dental and help make dental visits a positive experience for children and families in your community.


Required Experience:

Junior IC


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