Pediatric Dental Assistant
Listed compensation
$20-$30/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
At Bright Healthy Smiles, we believe every patient deserves an exceptional experience from the moment they walk through our doors. We are looking for a professional, energetic, and patient-focused Dental Assistant who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering outstanding care.
We value positive attitudes, reliability, and a willingness to learn just as much as experience.
What You'll Do
As a Dental Assistant, you'll work alongside our doctors and clinical team to create an outstanding patient experience by:
- Assisting the Pediatric Dentist during clinical procedures
- Preparing treatment rooms and instruments
- Creating a welcoming, positive experience for every patient and family
- Working collaboratively with the front office and clinical teams to keep the schedule running efficiently
What We're Looking For
- Dental Assisting experience
- Pediatric office experience preferred
- Dental Assistant certification preferred, but not required
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Professional, polished appearance
- Outstanding customer service skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Reliable, punctual, and team-oriented
- Coachable with a desire to continue learning and growing
Comfortable Working in a Fast-paced Environment
Schedule: This is a full-time position.
Office Hours Are Generally
- Monday-Friday: Approximately 8:00 AM-6:00 PM or 8:00 AM-7:00 PM
- Team members work staggered schedules
- One-hour lunch break
Why Bright Healthy Smiles?
At Bright Healthy Smiles, we pride ourselves on creating a positive, professional environment where team members are respected, supported, and encouraged to grow. We believe great attitudes, exceptional patient care, and teamwork are what make our practice successful.
If you're passionate about helping patients achieve confident smiles and want to join a team that values professionalism, compassion, and excellence, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and become part of the Bright Healthy Smiles family!
$20 - $30 an hour
Key Responsibilities
The dental assistant will support the pediatric dentist during clinical procedures and prepare treatment rooms with necessary instruments. They will also collaborate with the clinical and front office teams to ensure an efficient schedule and a positive patient experience.
Requirements
Candidates should have dental assisting experience, with pediatric office experience and certification preferred. Strong communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills are required, along with a professional demeanor and a willingness to learn.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Pediatrics Career Context
The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$52k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $48k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 3.9 / 10 · above average in dental assistant | ranked against 342 Dental Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $42k–$62k | Dental Assistant median $109k (middle half $50k–$146k)35 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$48k in purchasing power | New York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dental Assistant listings in New York | 273 active | 5,806 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | New York healthcare professional listings: 30% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 7% offer loan repayment273 active listings, Oct 2026 |
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