Dental Assistant

Sky Pediatric Dentistry; New York (NY); On-site; USD 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

New York University is seeking a Dental Assistant to join the College of Dentistry in New York City. The role involves four‑hand chairside support for residents and students across dental disciplines, including setup for IV sedation and patient monitoring during procedures.

The position requires a High School Diploma and a Dental Assistant certification, with 1+ years of related experience or 1–2 years including IV sedation exposure.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Certification as a Dental Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Provide four-handed chairside assistance to dental residents and students.
• Prepare operatory and setup for procedures under IV sedation.
• Assist with patient monitoring during surgical procedures.
• Maintain infection control and equipment cleanliness.
• Take digital radiographs and review images per guidelines.

Skills

Chairside assisting

Oral surgical instrumentation

Interpersonal skills

Operate office equipment

Education

High School Diploma

Dental Assistant Certification

Tools

Radiographic imaging equipment

Job description

Dental Assistant

US-NY-New York

Job ID: 2026-15965 | Type: College of Dentistry (DN1032) | # of Openings: 1 | Category: Health Services | New York University

Overview

Provide four-handed chairside assistance to dental residents and students treating special needs patients in multiple dental disciplines. Prepare surgical operatory, set-up for procedures under IV sedation, and assist with patient monitoring during surgical procedures. Ensure safe use, disposal, and storage of chemicals or hazardous materials. Take digital intra-oral and extra-oral radiographic imaging (e.g. bitewing, periapical, occlusal and panoramic views in digital/plate/sensor formats). Review radiographs, within guidelines. Process and route imaging related materials. Greet, screen and direct patients. Confirm patient is authorized for a radiographic examination. Dispense supplies, equipment, and instruments, maintain cleanliness of work area and perform routine maintenance and disinfection of sedation equipment, suction equipment, suction lines and other equipment; maintain quality/safety standards; ensure adherence to infection control protocol.

Responsibilities

Required Education

High School Diploma or equivalent High School diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Education

Certification as a Dental Assistant.

Required Experience

1+ years of related experience. Graduate of a Dental Assistant Training Program and experience working with special needs patients OR 1-2 years of related experience including experience working with patients under IV sedation/general anesthesia.

Preferred Experience

2+ years Experience working with patients with disabilities and/or surgical experience strongly preferred.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of chairside assisting for oral surgical procedures. Knowledge of oral surgical instrumentation. Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to operate standard office equipment.

Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Certification as a Dental Assistant (CDA or RDA) Knowledge of a foreign language (e.g., Spanish, Korean, Chinese).

Qualifications

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the hourly rate for this position is USD $38.100. This rate is based on bargaining unit contracts. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items.

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