Pediatric Dental Assistant

Dental AssistantNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$20-$30/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Posted 59m ago · Verified live

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

Pediatric dentistryPunctuality

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).

What does the Dental Assistant market look like in New York?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score3.9 / 10 · above average in dental assistantranked against 342 Dental Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$42k–$62kDental Assistant median $109k (middle half $50k–$146k)35 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$48k in purchasing powerNew York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dental Assistant listings in New York273 active5,806 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew York healthcare professional listings: 30% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 7% offer loan repayment273 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (342 Dental Assistant listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Pediatrics Jobs

6 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution

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Higher = better work-life balance

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 3.9
Better work-life than 60% of Dental Assistant listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 342 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
Vitana Pediatric & Orthodontic Partners logo

About Vitana Pediatric & Orthodontic Partners

Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
Plantation, FL
11-50 employees

Living in New York

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$875k
Typical market rent
$4,089/mo
Residents’ average commute
40 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.