Dental / Orthodontic Assistant (Pediatric Experience Preferred)

Dental AssistantNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$20-$26/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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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

Chairside Dental AssistingPediatric Patient CareDental X-RaysPatient PreparationMedical History ReviewTreatment Note EntrySterilizationInfection ControlPatient Flow CoordinationFront Desk SupportEnglish-Spanish CommunicationInventory ManagementReliability

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).

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–$54kDental Assistant median $54k (middle half $50k–$109k)14 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$44k in purchasing powerNew York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dental Assistant listings in New York270 active5,726 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Sign-on & loan repayment$1k sign-onNew York healthcare professional listings: 29% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 7% offer loan repayment270 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

7 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

6 jobs
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<$50k
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$62k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution

7 jobs · 6 employers
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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
  • On-site
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About PDS Management Services

Hospitals and Health Care
Suffern, NY
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k) Retirement Plan
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Account
Paid Time Off
Aflac

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.