Dental Assistant

Long Island Dental Specialty; Town of Huntington (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability benefits

401(k) plan

Continuing education support

Modern dental office

Job summary

Long Island Dental Specialty in Huntington, NY is seeking a Dental Assistant to support our clinical team with high-quality patient care in a team-based setting.

We offer competitive hourly pay ($25–$29), full-time hours Monday through Friday, and comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, and ongoing education support.

Qualifications

• One-year dental assistant program or 1 year on-the-job experience required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Dental assistants must maintain OSHA, HIPAA, CPR, and infection control training annually.

Responsibilities

• Clinical support: prepare treatment rooms, sterilize instruments, assist dentists.
• Patient care: welcome, comfort, and educate patients on oral hygiene and post-treatment care.
• Radiography & diagnostics: take and develop X-rays, assist with impressions, maintain study models.
• Compliance & safety: uphold infection control protocols, maintain patient confidentiality, follow regulations.
• Maintain accurate patient records and scheduling/information flow as needed.
• Assist with emergencies by maintaining CPR readiness and emergency supplies.

Skills

Patient care

Sterilization

Radiography

CPR certification

Education

One-year dental assistant program

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Long Island Dental Specialty is looking for a Dental Assistant in Huntington, New York to assist our clinical team by providing a high level of patient care and satisfaction while operating in a team-based environment.

What we offer:

• Competitive hourly pay $25Min-$29Max
• Full time: Monday - Friday
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability benefits
• 401(k) plan
• Support for continuing education and professional development
• Modern office with advanced dental technology

Responsibilities

• Clinical Support: Prepare treatment rooms, sterilize instruments, and assist dentists during procedures.
• Patient Care: Welcome, comfort, and educate patients on oral hygiene and post-treatment care.
• Radiography & Diagnostics: Take and develop X-rays, assist with impressions, and maintain study models.
• Compliance & Safety: Ensure infection control protocols, maintain patient confidentiality, and follow workplace regulations..
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation, including scheduling and patient intake (if needed)
• Helps dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drug and oxygen supply, and emergency telephone directory.

Qualifications

• Completion of a one-year certified dental assistant program or 1 year on-the-job-experience
• High school diploma or equivalent

Dental Assistant are also expected to maintain annual OSHA, HIPAA, CPR, and infection control training as required by law.

Legal Disclaimer:We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. All benefits are subject to potential vesting and eligibility requirements.The company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ancestry, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religious creed or belief, physical or mental disability, marital or familial status, legally protected medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.