Dental Assistant

JDM Recruiters; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Commuter benefits

Job summary

JDM Recruiters is seeking a Dental Assistant to join a fast-paced, fully digital dental practice in New York. The role focuses on supporting the dentist and ensuring a smooth guest experience.

You will prepare operatories, sterilize instruments, manage supplies, assist in emergencies, document care, and help maintain equipment. Candidates should have 3–5 years in a dental/healthcare setting and prefer licensed assistant.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in a dental/healthcare setting.
• Experience with digital equipment (office is fully digital).
• Experience working in large dental offices.
• Licensed Dental Assistant (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Prepare operatory and guest for dental treatment; support patient experience.
• Welcomes, seats, and prepares Studio Guests for treatment.
• Sterilize instruments and deliver to treatment area; pass instruments.
• Maintain CPR certification; assist in emergencies with emergency supplies.
• Chart dental care in guest records; maintain a safe, clean environment.
• Ensure dental equipment operates properly; perform preventive maintenance and troubleshoot.
• Manage dental supplies inventory; place orders and verify receipts.

Skills

Dental/Healthcare experience

Digital equipment experience

Large dental offices experience

Licensed Dental Assistant

Job description

Job Description

Primary Job Function: We're adding a Dental Assistant to our team, to increase the efficiency of the dentist in the delivery of quality oral health care.

Responsibilities

• Prepares operatory for the guests and is an integral part of the guest experience flow.
• Prepares guests for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating, and preparing Studio Guests.
• Provides information to guests and employees by answering questions and requests.
• Provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to the treatment area; positioning instruments for dentists’ access; suctioning; passing instruments.
• Helps dentists manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drug and oxygen supply, and emergency telephone directory.
• Documents dental care services by charting in guest records. Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Ensures operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
• Maintains dental supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.

Top "Must-Have" Skills for this job:

• 3-5 years of experience in a Dental/Healthcare setting
• Experience with Digital Equipment (office is all digital)
• Experience working in large dental offices
• Licensed Dental Assistant (preferred)

Other benefits:

• Our comprehensive benefits & perks program will make you grin.
• Employer-sponsored healthcare coverage, 401(k) with an employer match, generous paid time off, a pre-tax commuter benefit, and much more!