Dental Assistant

Josefa Rivas DDS PC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Josefa Rivas DDS PC seeks a part-time dental assistant to provide chair-side support, sterilize instruments, take X-rays, and handle admin tasks. The role requires bilingual fluency in English and Spanish, strong communication, attention to detail, and a passion for helping patients.

Shifts are Mondays and Thursdays 9AM-5:30PM, and Saturdays 8AM-3:30PM as needed. Compensation is experience-based, with a starting payrate of $21 per hour.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of dental assistant experience.
• Strong computer and data entry skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to provide high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide chair-side assistance to the dentist during dental procedures.
• Maintain patient records and update patient information.
• Sterilize dental instruments and equipment.
• Prepare patients for treatment.
• Provide patient education on oral hygiene and preventive care.
• Take and process X-rays.
• Keep the dental office clean and organized.
• Ensure infection control and maintain a clean workspace.

Skills

Dental assisting

Bilingual English/Spanish

Customer service

Data entry

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

We are seeking a part-time dental assistant, with the potential for the position to become full-time in the future. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing chair-side assistance to the dentist, sterilizing and preparing instruments, taking patient x-rays, and performing other administrative duties as needed. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, be detail-oriented, and have a passion for helping others. Must be bilingual, fluent in both ENGLISH AND SPANISH (SPANISH IS A MUST)

Days and hours: Mondays and Thursdays, 9AM-5:30PM, and Saturdays 8AM-3:30PM(as needed)

Compensation based on experience, starting payrate $21 per hour

Responsibilities

• Provide chair-side assistance to the dentist during dental procedures


• Maintain patient records and update patient information


• Sterilize dental instruments and equipment


• Prepare patients for treatment


• Provide patient education on oral hygiene and preventive care.


• Take and process X-rays


• Keep the dental office clean and organized


• Ensure infection control and maintain a clean workspace

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a dental assistant (1-2 years)


• Strong computer and data entry skills


• Excellent communication and customer service skills


• Ability to provide high-quality patient care