Dental / Orthodontic Assistant (Pediatric Experience Preferred)
Listed compensation
$23-$28/hr
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- Employment & setting
- Part-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Includes weekends
Job description
Join PDS Management Services, LLC as a Dental Assistant – Pediatric, Part-Time, Sign-On Bonus in Valley Stream, NY, US.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $23 - $28/hr.
- 401k retirement plan
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Employee referral bonuses
Work Schedule
- Part-Time position.
- Flexible scheduling available.
Apply to join PDS Management Services, LLC as a Dental Assistant – Pediatric, Part-Time, Sign-On Bonus.
Key Responsibilities
Provide chairside assistance to dentists during exams and procedures while ensuring a comfortable experience for pediatric patients. Maintain clean operatories, manage sterilization protocols, and assist with basic front office tasks.
Requirements
Requires at least one year of dental or orthodontic assisting experience or an RDA certification. A high school diploma or equivalent is mandatory, and an X-ray license is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
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 ~$53k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $49k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
PDS Management Services holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 73/100, 22 active listings.
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