Dental Assistant (Part-time) - Pediatric

Part-Time Dental Assistant / Sterilization Technician - Pediatric Dental Office Fridays + 2 Saturdays per month Creekside Kids Dentistry is looking for a friendly, dependable, and team-oriented Dental Assistant / Sterilization Technician to join our growing pediatric dental office in Walnut Creek. This is a great opportunity for someone with dental assisting experience, a recent dental assisting graduate, or someone newer to the field who is eager to learn and grow. New grads are welcome to apply, and mentorship is available. Our office is low-volume, organized, and steady-paced , making it an excellent environment for learning, building confidence, and developing strong clinical habits. This may also be a great fit for someone who wants to move away from a high-pressure, production-driven dental setting and join a practice that values quality, teamwork, and patient experience. We are proud to be a highly rated pediatric dental practice with a warm, patient-centered culture. Our office is clean, modern, and designed to help children have positive dental experiences.

Schedule:

Fridays and 2 Saturdays per month Additional weekday hours may become available as the practice grows.

Pay:

$21+/hr, depending on experience, reliability, and skill level.

Ideal candidate:

Some dental assisting or clinical experience preferred New dental assisting graduates welcome Interested in pediatric dentistry Friendly, reliable, and professional Comfortable working with children and families Organized, detail-oriented, and willing to learn Team-oriented and willing to help wherever needed Responsibilities may include: Assisting the doctor and clinical team Sterilizing instruments and maintaining infection control protocols Turning over rooms and preparing operatories Taking X-rays, if licensed/certified Helping children and parents feel comfortable Maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient clinical flow Supporting the team as needed Why join us: Mentorship and training available Low-volume, steady-paced environment Supportive, positive team culture Clean, modern pediatric dental office Competitive hourly pay Dental discounts Paid time off eligibility Opportunity to grow with a young, expanding pediatric practice If you are looking for a rewarding part-time role in pediatric dentistry and want to be part of a caring, high-quality team, we would love to meet you. Please apply with your resume.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$21.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount Free parking On-the-job training Paid training

Medical Specialty:

Pediatrics Work Location:

In person