Position Summary

Wanted: A Founding Dental Assistant (RDA) Who Wants to Build Something Magical at HP Pediatric Dentistry, Highland Park NJ

Most jobs hand you a finished office and a 40-page manual. This one hands you the keys on day one (and maybe a sticker).

HP Pediatric Dentistry opens in December 2026 at 901 Raritan Ave in downtown Highland Park. New space, new team, and right now that team is me, Dr. Avi. I bring 13 years of experience, and along the way I’ve trained and mentored more than 10 dental assistants. Now I’m looking for a founding RDA to help build the pediatric office kids actually beg to come back to.

Why this job is different:

• You work side by side with me, not ten layers down

• Your ideas shape how we run things: how we welcome families, set up rooms, and turn nervous kids into high-fivers

• You learn the whole office, chairside and front desk, so you’re never boxed into one role

• You grow with the practice: part time to start, more hours as we get busier

The details:

• Part time, days flexible (thinking Sundays + Thursdays, built around both our schedules)

• Start date 1–2 weeks before our December 2026 opening

• Paid pre-opening setup days: help set up the rooms, the sterilization flow, and how we welcome families before the first patient walks in

• Pay: $26–$31/hr based on experience + $1/hr with a DANB Coronal Polish certificate

• Perks: scrubs provided, paid sick leave

When you apply, please start your message with “Purple Toothbrush” and tell us your favorite ice cream flavor.

 

Job Responsibilities

A day in the life:

• Chairside assisting for kids from toddlers to teens

• Taking and processing x-rays

• Sterilization and room setup (we like things spotless)

• Front desk while we’re growing: greeting families, answering phones, scheduling, and check-in/check-out. As we get busier, we’ll hire a dedicated front desk teammate and you’ll shift back to mostly clinical

• Being the reason a scared 4-year-old leaves with a huge grin

 

Qualifications

You bring:

• NJ Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) registration

• NJ dental x-ray license (Limited License in Dental Radiologic Technology)

• Patience, a sense of humor, and a real love for kids

• Comfort on the phone and with parents at the front desk (we’ll train you on our software)

• Bonus: pediatric experience

• Bonus points if you’re a Harry Potter fan. Yes, really.

If you’d rather help build something from the ground up than just fit into it, let’s talk!

 

Additional Information

Our process: a short phone or Zoom interview first, then an in-person meeting at the office for finalists.

Requirements: NJ RDA registration + NJ dental x-ray license. Website: https://hppediatricdent.com

Job Location: 901 Raritan Ave, Highland Park, NJ 08904

Salary Range: $26-$31/hr based on experience (+$1/hr with DANB Coronal Polish)

Benefits: Scrubs provided, paid sick leave, paid pre-opening setup days

How To Apply: Email your resume to office@hppediatricdent.com (start your message with “Purple Toothbrush” and tell us your favorite ice cream flavor)

PK 10/25/2026