Pediatric Dental Assistant
Compensation
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Job Description
As a Dental Assistant with our practice, you will be responsible for assisting our providers in delivering quality care to patients.
The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in a team environment, have a “can do” personality, and be able to complete their assigned work in a timely fashion. In addition, a Dental Assistant must display open communication to co-workers and a commitment to patient satisfaction.
We Believe in Supporting Our Team Members With
- Continuing Education & Group Learning Events
- Paid Training
- Team events and celebrations
- 401(k)
- Health Benefits, Dental, Vision, and paid Life Insurance- For Full Time
- Optional Health Savings Plan, Short Term Disability, Accident Insurance, and more- For Full Time
- Employee Referral Bonuses
- Leadership and Professional Development Programs
- Community Service Events & Activities
Qualifications
Required Skills & Experience
- One year certified dental assistant program; or
- Six months on-the-job experience; or
- High school diploma and demonstrated ability to assume dental assistant responsibilities.
- Current dental assistant license is required in certain states.
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of dental records and documentation.
- Ability to perform basic computer functions.
- Comply with protocols and standards.
- Exercise knowledge of dental instruments and terminology.
- Support shared vision and values.
Essential Responsibilities
Understand and demonstrate proper sterilization, biohazard and infection control procedures in compliance with protocol.
- Demonstrate complete knowledge of dental terminology, instruments, maintenance, and proper tray setups.
- Perform all chairside procedures efficiently.
- Efficiently direct patient flow through teamwork and communication.
- Perform all necessary lab procedures.
- Uphold a positive rapport with staff members and patients at all times.
- Demonstrate safe and cost effective practices when utilizing supplies and equipment.
- Assist office in achieving defined goals.
- Other duties as assigned.
Key Skills
Pediatrics Career Context
The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living | New York index 107.9 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dental Assistant listings in New York | 276 active | 5,734 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | New York healthcare professional listings: 26% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 6% offer loan repayment276 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Pediatrics listings | 1,186 in the last 30 days | 762 the 30 days before (+56%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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