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Dental Assistant – Pediatric Specialty

​Leap Kids Dental | Raymore & Kansas City, MO

Leap Kids Dental is seeking a motivated, high-energy Dental Assistant to join our mission of creating smiles that last a lifetime! We provide a fun, reassuring environment where children feel brave and parents feel confident. If you are a team player who loves working with kids and is ready to grow your clinical skills, we want to meet you.

As a Dental Assistant, you will be the right hand to our dentists, ensuring every patient receives high-quality clinical care in a comfortable setting. This position requires a versatile professional who can balance technical precision with a cheerful, child-friendly demeanor.

Schedule & Location: This role provides vital support across two of our clinics:

• Raymore, MO: 4 days per week

• Kansas City, MO: 1 day per week

Clinical Excellence & Patient Care

• Provide chairside assistance during pediatric dental exams and procedures.

• Prepare treatment areas, manage sterile instrumentation, and maintain a high standard of clinical organization.

• Document patient visits accurately using both electronic and paper records.

• Communicate treatment plans clearly to both children and their parents, ensuring a transparent and stress-free experience.

Interpersonal & Child-Focused Service

• Create a welcoming, "fun" atmosphere that reduces dental anxiety for our young patients.

• Foster trusting relationships with families through empathetic and professional communication.

• Act as a proactive team player, anticipating the needs of the provider and fellow staff members.

Operational Support

• Maintain a smooth daily workflow through efficient scheduling and detailed record-keeping.

• Utilize dental software and digital imaging systems with accuracy and ease.

• ​Ensure the clinic operates optimally through consistent reliability and sharp attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Licensure: Valid Dental Assistant License or Certificate (New graduates are highly encouraged to apply!).

• Certifications: Active CPR Certification is require​d ​or must be willing to get certified, we will assist with the cost.

• Experience: ​While 1+ years of experience is preferred, we are happy to train the right candidate who brings a solid work history, a positive attitude, and a genuine passion for learning pediatric dentistry.

Why Join Leap Kids Dental?

You are more than a clinical assistant; you are a "smile-maker." We offer a supportive team culture where your contributions are valued and your professional growth is encouraged.