Pediatric Dental Assistant

Dental AssistantFull-Time

Listed compensation

$18-$23/hr

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Posted 58m ago · Verified live

Job Description

We're looking for a friendly, energetic, and reliable Pediatric Dental Assistant to join our growing team! If you're passionate about providing exceptional patient care and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you.

As a valued member of our progressive pediatric dental practice, you'll have the opportunity to grow professionally while working alongside a supportive and collaborative team. We offer competitive pay, bonus opportunities, uniforms, and a positive work environment where your contributions are appreciated. We're hoping for an immediate start!

Dental assisting experience is required. Candidates without prior dental experience will not be considered.

All inquiries will be kept strictly confidential.

Requirements

Job Tasks

  • Prepared and arranged needed tools and instruments for scheduled procedures.
  • Handed necessary tools and equipment to the dentist and provided assistance during treatment.
  • Performing prophylaxis, administering fluoride treatments
  • Recorded findings, changed barriers, or sterilized equipment.
  • Assisting the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures
  • Taking and developing dental radiographs (x-rays)
  • Asking about the patient's medical history
  • Helping patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment

Providing patients with instructions for oral care or other dental treatment procedures, such as the placement of a restoration (filling)

Teaching patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health;(e. g., tooth brushing, flossing and nutritional counseling)

  • Taking impressions of patients' teeth for study casts (models of teeth)
  • Performing office management tasks that often require the use of a personal computer

Communicating with patients and suppliers (e. g., scheduling appointments, answering the telephone, billing and ordering supplies)

Requirements

  • FULL TIME - 38-40 HOURS / WEEK MINIMUM
  • SCHEDULE: TBD upon completion of interview and hire
  • LOCATION: Pembroke Pines and Plantation
  • Bilingual speaker is a plus (both English/ Spanish)
  • Multi-tasker with attention to detail.

Outgoing/positive attitude. Smile!

  • Loves working with children
  • Customer service oriented
  • Orthodontic experience is a plus!

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off

$18 - $23 an hour

Key Responsibilities

The dental assistant will support the dentist during various treatment procedures, including preparing instruments, taking radiographs, and performing prophylaxis. They are also responsible for patient comfort, oral hygiene education, and managing office administrative tasks.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

RadiographySterilizationDental impressionsOral hygiene instructionMulti-taskingCommunicationOrthodontic assistance

Pediatrics Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$43k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $41k in an average-cost state. 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Dental Assistant market look like in Florida?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$37k–$48kDental Assistant median $43k (middle half $42k–$46k)21 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$41k in purchasing powerFlorida index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dental Assistant listings in Florida318 active5,806 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedFlorida healthcare professional listings: 13% state a sign-on bonus (median $25k) · 2% offer loan repayment318 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$43k midpoint, that is roughly $2k–$3k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Pediatrics Jobs

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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 1.5
Below most Dental Assistant listings for work-life

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

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Vitana Pediatric & Orthodontic Partners logo

About Vitana Pediatric & Orthodontic Partners

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

Benefits & Perks

401(k)
Dental Insurance
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off

Living in Plantation

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$522k
Typical market rent
$2,466/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
State income tax
None
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.