Dental / Orthodontic Assistant (Pediatric Experience Preferred)
Listed compensation
$20-$26/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
- Dental Assistant - Pediatric Dentistry of Bronx
- Bronx, NY
- $20-$26/hour + $1,000 Sign-On Bonus
- Full-Time | Every Other Saturday Required
- SIGN-ON BONUS: $1,000
Pediatric Dentistry of Bronx is seeking a warm, organized, and experienced Dental Assistant to join our energetic and supportive pediatric dental team. If you're passionate about helping children, enjoy a team-oriented environment, and are fluent in Spanish, this opportunity is for you.
This full-time position earns $20.00 - $26.00/hour, based on experience. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Aflac
- Sign-On & Referral Bonuses
Room for Professional Growth and Continuing Education
We are proud to provide a supportive, kid-friendly atmosphere that values teamwork, respect, and quality patient care. As part of our dental family, you will play a key role in ensuring that every child has a positive dental experience, helping build lifelong healthy habits.
Responsibilities Include
- Assisting dentists chairside during procedures and exams
- Escorting patients to treatment rooms and preparing them for care
- Taking X-rays and maintaining a clean, sterile workspace
- Reviewing patient medical histories and entering treatment notes
- Helping with front desk tasks and improving patient flow
- Communicating clearly and compassionately with patients and families in both English and Spanish
- Maintaining inventory and ensuring clinical supplies are stocked and ready
Qualifications
- 1+ year of dental assisting experience or a dental assisting certification
- Spanish-speaking required
- X-ray license strongly preferred
- Pediatric experience preferred
- Calm, reliable, and confident with young patients
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-5:30 PM
Every other Saturday, 8:30 AM-2:00 PM
Work Location: In-person at Bronx, NY 10468
- Must be able to commute or relocate prior to starting.
- Apply now to join a caring, patient-focused team that's making a difference in kids' lives every day!
Please Note: To ensure a fair and efficient hiring process, we kindly ask that applicants do not contact the office directly regarding this position. All applications are reviewed by our Human Resources team, and qualified candidates will be contacted promptly.
Key Responsibilities
Assist dentists with examinations and procedures, prepare and escort pediatric patients, take X-rays, and maintain a clean, sterile workspace. Review medical histories, document treatment notes, support front desk operations and patient flow, communicate with families in English and Spanish, and keep clinical supplies stocked.
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 ~$48k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $44k 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–$54k | Dental Assistant median $54k (middle half $50k–$109k)14 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$44k in purchasing power | New York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dental Assistant listings in New York | 270 active | 5,726 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $1k sign-on | New York healthcare professional listings: 29% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 7% offer loan repayment270 active listings, Oct 2026 |
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