Dental Assistant – Pediatric Dentistry

Dental Assistant – Pediatric Dentistry | Niceville, FL

$18–$24 per hour | Full-Time | No Weekends

Experienced Dental Assistants and Recent Dental Assisting Graduates Encouraged to Apply

Great Dental Assistants Don't Just Keep Up. They Stay One Step Ahead.

Panhandle Pediatric Dentistry is a busy, locally owned pediatric dental practice in Niceville, Florida, and we're looking for a motivated Dental Assistant who enjoys staying active, thinking ahead, and working with a team that takes pride in exceptional patient care.

We're not a corporate dental group. We're a locally owned practice that values teamwork, initiative, professionalism, and creating positive experiences for children and families.

Whether you have recent hands-on dental assisting experience or recently completed a formal dental assisting program, we'd love to hear from you.

This is a fast-paced clinical environment. We're looking for someone who anticipates provider needs, stays organized, adapts when priorities change, and takes initiative without waiting to be asked.

What We Offer

• $18–$24 per hour, based on qualifications and experience
• Full-time, Monday–Friday schedule
• No weekends
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company matching
• Paid time off
• Continued training and professional development
• Supportive, team-oriented clinical environment

What You'll Do

• Assist providers with four-handed dentistry
• Prepare and turn over treatment rooms efficiently
• Support pediatric patients and their families
• Take dental radiographs as permitted by Florida requirements
• Maintain sterilization and infection-control standards
• Anticipate upcoming procedures and provider needs
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation
• Support patient flow and daily clinical organization
• Work collaboratively to keep the schedule running smoothly

What We're Looking For

Candidates must have at least one of the following:

• Recent, hands-on dental assisting experience in a clinical setting; OR
• Recent completion of a formal dental assisting education or training program

We're especially interested in candidates who are dependable, organized, quick to learn, comfortable in a busy clinical environment, and genuinely enjoy working with children.

Preferred but not required:

• Pediatric dental assisting experience
• Florida Radiography Certification
• EFDA Certification
• Digital imaging experience

Schedule

Monday–Thursday: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM–2:00 PM

No weekends.

Sedation days occur approximately 1–2 times per month and require an early arrival, typically between 5:30 AM and 6:00 AM.

Ready to Join Our Team?

If you're a Dental Assistant who takes initiative, enjoys a busy workday, and wants to grow with a locally owned pediatric practice, we encourage you to apply.

Apply today through Indeed.

Recruiting Process

Panhandle Pediatric Dentistry is focused on what they do best — providing exceptional care to children and families.

Purciarele Group is managing recruitment, applicant screening, and interview coordination on behalf of the practice. Please direct all application and hiring inquiries through the recruiting process rather than contacting the dental office directly unless you have a scheduled interview.

Panhandle Pediatric Dentistry is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pay: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person