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Casa Smiles
Hialeah, Florida

Dental Pediatric assistant

DentalFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Benefits

  • Employee discounts
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off

About the Role

Casa Smiles is looking for a passionate and caring Pediatric Assistant to join our team in Hialeah, FL! This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young patients by supporting a warm, child-friendly dental environment. If you love working with kids and thrive in a fast-paced clinical setting, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

  • Assist the dentist chairside during pediatric dental procedures and examinations
  • Prepare and sterilize dental instruments and treatment rooms between patients
  • Take and develop dental X-rays (radiographs) as directed
  • Help manage patient comfort and anxiety, especially with young or nervous children
  • Record patient information, treatment notes, and medical histories accurately
  • Educate patients and parents on proper oral hygiene and post-treatment care
  • Maintain inventory of dental supplies and assist with front office coordination as needed

Requirements

  • Prior experience as a dental assistant, pediatric assistant, or in a clinical dental setting preferred
  • Dental radiography (X-ray) certification preferred or willingness to obtain
  • Knowledge of dental terminology, instruments, and sterilization protocols
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish strongly preferred for this Hialeah, FL location
  • Warm, patient, and nurturing demeanor with children of all ages
  • Strong communication and organizational skills
  • CPR/BLS certification preferred or ability to obtain upon hire

About Us

Casa Smiles is a trusted pediatric dental practice dedicated to creating healthy, happy smiles for children in the Hialeah community. We pride ourselves on delivering gentle, compassionate care in a fun and welcoming environment that puts both kids and parents at ease. Our team is passionate, supportive, and committed to making every visit a positive experience — for our patients and our staff alike.

Certifications

BLS (preferred)

Key Skills

Pediatric dental assistingChairside assistancePatient comfort managementMedical history recordingPatient educationInventory managementCommunication skills

Pediatrics Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution6 jobs · 4 employers

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#1

Dentist: Pediatric Exp. Req. - New York (Upstate) - Top Rated Comp. PlanContract

PDS Management Services · Plattsburgh, New York

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#2

Pediatrics-Focused Dentist

Westphalia Holdings · Sacramento, California

$230k-$461k
#3

General Dentist- Focused on Pediatrics

$200k-$400k
#4

Pediatric Dentist

$1,200+/day
+ 4 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 1.5
Better work-life than 10% of Pediatrics (Dental) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 385 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Hialeah

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$530k
Typical market rent
$2,357/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Casa Smiles

Medical Practices
Coral Gables, Florida
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Employee discounts
Health insurance
Paid time off