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Premier Care Dental Management
Port Washington, New York

Dental Assistant (Pediatrics)

Dental AssistantIncludes weekendsNo callNo nightsPart-Time

Listed compensation

$22-$25/hr

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Job Description

Join the future of dentistry, led by dentists

We're reshaping the way patients experience dental care. By placing patients and providers at the core of our approach, we're breaking new ground in the world of dentistry. Since our inception, we've touched the lives of hundreds of thousands of patients and have emerged as a leading and distinguished dental organization, led by dentists. If you’re a motivated change-maker looking to build a lifelong career in dentistry – now is the time to take part in our journey.

Our Practice

  • Little Smiles of Port Washington
  • 110 Main Street Suite 101, Port Washington, New York 11050

Hiring Schedule

  • Monday: 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm (9:00 am - 6:00 pm on school holidays)
  • Tuesday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Thursday: 9:30 am - 6:30 pm
  • Saturday: 8:00 am - 1:00 pm (2x per month)

Responsibilities

  • Welcoming patients with a smile, making them feel comfortable and confident throughout their visit.
  • Support the Dentist with various procedures.
  • Taking digital radiographs and intra-oral scans as prescribed
  • Ensure strict infection control by meticulously preparing and sterilizing instruments and equipment.
  • Sanitizing and prepping operatories for respective treatments.
  • Adhere to OSHA and safety policies, prioritizing a secure and healthy environment.
  • Educate patients on effective oral hygiene strategies as needed
  • Undertake diverse office tasks as needed for seamless practice operations.

Qualifications

  • Prior pediatric experience preferred, but not required
  • Any certification/license as required by the state to perform specified duties.
  • A resume showcasing a consistent and stable employment history.
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills, delivering exceptional patient experiences.

Our Benefits

  • Generous Compensation: We invest in the best and are competitive in our salary offers.
  • Flexible Health and Vision Insurance Plans: Tailored options for you and your family's well-being.
  • 401(K) Retirement Plan with Matching: Secure your financial future with our employer-matched plan up to 6%.
  • Generous Paid-Time Off: Accrue up to 3 weeks, plus an annual "you" day for self-care.
  • Exclusive In-house Dental Program: Heavily discounted services for you and your immediate family.
  • Fresh Scrubs: Accrue an annual scrub allowance through our uniform partners.
  • Extra Perks and Fringe Benefits: Enjoy additional benefits and ongoing perks for our dedicated teams.

*All benefits available at full-time employment (30+ hours weekly). Some benefits available for part-time employees as well.

  • New York Salary Range: $22/HR - $25/HR (based on experience and license status)
  • Step into a new era with Premier Care Dental Management

A modern practice environment designed for superior care and comfort. We embrace cutting-edge technology in a soothing environment that goes beyond your ordinary dental practice. We’ve thought through every step in the patient’s experience to perfect our communication and care so that each visit is an eagerly anticipated event.

We’re a team that supports your success. Emphasizing health over sales, we cultivate a warm, supportive culture without the pressure of production quotas. Those motivated for growth in their career are encouraged and supported to reach their full potential.

We celebrate diversity. Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression in terms of all conditions of employment.

Our diversity is one of our greatest strengths, and as an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are proud to promote a work environment where all differences are respected.

Salary Range

$22—$25 USD

Key Skills

Dental AssistingPediatric DentistryDigital RadiographyIntra-oral ScanningSterilizationPatient EducationOral Hygiene InstructionOSHA Compliance

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 ~$49k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $45k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

How does Premier Care Dental Management compare as an employer?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.9 / 10 · top 25% in dental assistantranked against 342 Dental Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$45k in purchasing powerNew York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pediatrics listings in New York38 active—live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
All dental assistant listings in New York281 active5,962 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew York healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 26% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 6% offer loan repayment281 active listings, Nov 2026
New Pediatrics listings1,174 in the last 30 days743 the 30 days before (+58%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (342 Dental Assistant listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. New York figures use all dental assistants: too few New York Pediatrics postings state pay.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dental Assistant (Pediatrics) at Premier Care Dental Management a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Dental Assistant — ranked against 342 active Dental Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no night shifts.

Top Pediatrics Jobs

5 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

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$62k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution

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Higher = better work-life balance

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Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (Pediatrics)

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$26-$30/hr
#2

Dental Assistant (Orthodontics/Pediatrics)

Smilist · Amherst, New York

$24-$28/hr
#3

Dental Assistant (Pediatrics)

$23-$26/hr
#4

Pediatric Dental Assistant

$20-$24/hr
+ 3 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 6.9
Better work-life than 80% of Dental Assistant listings

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

  • No call
  • No nights
  • On-site
  • Includes weekends
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About Premier Care Dental Management

Dentists
New Hyde Park, NY
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) with up to 6% match
Up to 3 weeks PTO plus annual 'you' day
Discounted in-house dental program
Annual scrub allowance

Living in Port Washington

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.24M
Typical market rent
$4,354/mo
Residents’ average commute
35 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.