Dental Assistant

Brooklyn Plaza Medical Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Brooklyn Plaza Medical Center (BPMC) is seeking a skilled Dental Assistant to join our dental team as we move into Crown Heights, Brooklyn. You will assist clinicians, prepare rooms and instruments, educate patients on oral hygiene, and maintain a clean, safe clinical environment in a non-profit community health center.

This role requires an accredited Dental Assistant program, radiology and infection control certifications, 2–4 years of hands-on experience, and strong organizational and

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Dental Assistant program.
• Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) preferred.
• Radiology and Infection Control certifications required.
• 2–4 years of hands-on experience as a Dental Assistant.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• A true passion for patient care and community health.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the Dentist and Hygienist using four-handed dentistry.
• Preparing treatment rooms, instruments, radiographs, charts, and supplies.
• Anticipating procedure flow and handing instruments efficiently.
• Keeping operatories, the dental lab, and surrounding areas clean, sterile, and ready.
• Educating patients on at-home oral hygiene and dental health.
• Following and enforcing infection control protocols.
• Maintaining the MSDS log and supporting overall clinic safety.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Patient care

Attention to detail

Education

Accredited Dental Assistant program

RDA certification preferred

Radiology certification

Infection control certification

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Brooklyn , NY 11225

Salary Range: $21.00 - $23.00 Hourly

We’re Hiring: Dental Assistant (Full-Time)

Brooklyn Plaza Medical Center (BPMC) is looking for a skilled, dependable, and people-loving Dental Assistant to join our dental team as we move into Crown Heights, Brooklyn.

We’re a non-profit community health center that’s been serving our community for over 40 years, and we take pride in delivering high-quality, compassionate care—especially when it comes to smiles.

If you’re someone who:

• Knows your way around a dental operatory
• Can anticipate what the dentist needs before they ask
• Loves keeping things organized, clean, and running smoothly
• And genuinely cares about patients

…this might be your next home.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Assisting the Dentist and Hygienist using four-handed dentistry
• Preparing treatment rooms, instruments, radiographs, charts, and supplies
• Anticipating procedure flow and handing instruments efficiently
• Keeping operatories, the dental lab, and surrounding areas clean, sterile, and ready
• Educating patients on at-home oral hygiene and dental health
• Following and enforcing infection control protocols
• Maintaining the MSDS log and supporting overall clinic safety

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Dental Assistant program
• Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) preferred
• Radiology and Infection Control certifications required
• 2–4 years of hands‑on experience as a Dental Assistant
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• A true passion for patient care and community health

Why BPMC?

• Mission-driven, community-focused work
• Supportive and collaborative dental team
• Stable non-profit organization with deep community roots
• The opportunity to make a real impact— one patient at a time

Location: Crown Heights, Brooklyn

Status: Full-Time

Brooklyn Plaza Medical Center Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital or partnership status, pregnancy, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking, genetic information, military status, unemployment status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, either in a tiring practices or in any other aspect of his employment practices, or the terms and conditions of employment.

Please note: Posted salary ranges reflect base pay only and do not include the full compensation package, which may include bonuses, fringe benefits, and other eligible incentives.