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Casa Smiles
Hialeah, Florida

Pediatric Dental Assistant Part time

DentalPart-Time

Listed compensation

$16-$22/hr

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Job Description

About the Role

Casa Smiles is looking for a passionate and energetic Part-Time Pediatric Dental Assistant to join our fun, kid-friendly team in Hialeah, FL! If you love working with children and want to make a real difference in their dental health journey, this is the opportunity for you. Come be part of a practice where every smile counts!

Responsibilities

  • Assist the dentist chairside during pediatric dental procedures including cleanings, fillings, and extractions
  • Prepare and sterilize dental instruments and operatory rooms between patients
  • Take and develop dental X-rays (radiographs) as directed
  • Build rapport with young patients to create a calm, positive, and comfortable dental experience
  • Document patient records and update charts accurately in dental practice management software
  • Educate patients and parents on proper oral hygiene techniques and post-treatment care
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and OSHA-compliant clinical environment

Requirements

  • Prior dental assisting experience required; pediatric dental experience strongly preferred
  • Dental Assistant certification or relevant training preferred
  • Radiography (X-ray) certification preferred or ability to obtain
  • CPR/BLS certification or willingness to obtain
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish strongly preferred for our Hialeah community
  • Warm, patient, and nurturing demeanor with children of all ages
  • Reliable, punctual, and able to thrive in a fast-paced clinical setting

About Us

Casa Smiles is a trusted pediatric dental practice proudly serving the Hialeah, FL community, dedicated to providing gentle, compassionate, and high-quality dental care for children. Our patients and families love us for our welcoming atmosphere and our commitment to making every visit a positive one. Our team enjoys a supportive, upbeat work environment where passion for pediatric care is at the heart of everything we do.

Key Skills

Pediatric dental assistingChairside assistanceDental radiographySterilizationPatient chartingOral hygiene educationOSHA complianceBilingual communicationPatient rapport building

Pediatrics Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$40k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $38k 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$33k–$46kDental Assistant median $43k (middle half $42k–$44k)21 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$38k in purchasing powerFlorida index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dental Assistant listings in Florida316 active5,779 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, 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 ~$40k midpoint, that is roughly $2k–$3k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Pediatrics Jobs

5 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

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<$50k
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$55k
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$62k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution

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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (Pediatrics)

Smilist · Langhorne, Pennsylvania

$25-$30/hr
#2

Dental Assistant - Pediatrics

STRIDE Community Health Center · Aurora, Colorado

$22.62-$26.5/hr
#3

Pediatric Dental Assistant

$20-$24/hr
#4

Pediatric Dental Assistant III

$21.51 hourly
+ 3 more · ranked by pay

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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About Casa Smiles

Medical Practices
Coral Gables, Florida
11-50 employees

Living in Hialeah

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$531k
Typical market rent
$2,343/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 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.