Dental Assistant - Dental Clinic | Full Time, Days

NewYork-Presbyterian; New York (NY); On-site; USD 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

NewYork-Presbyterian Queens is seeking a skilled Dental Assistant to join a fast-paced, patient-focused dental team. You will assist Dentists and Residents, prepare instruments, and maintain sterile fields while ensuring patient comfort and safety in a busy clinic.

This full-time, on-site role requires a dental assistant program or 2 years' related experience, knowledge of digital radiography, and proficiency with Windows-based systems.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Graduate from dental assistant training program or 2 years related experience.
• Experience with digital radiography.
• Computer proficiency with Windows-based applications.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to operate standard office equipment.
• Dental front office experience required.

Responsibilities

• AssistDentists and Dental Residents with clinical procedures.
• Prepare and sterilize instruments; maintain sterile fields.
• Keep oral operative areas clear during procedures.
• Greet and seat patients promptly; obtain medical history.
• Take patient vital signs as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Dental front office experience

Windows-based computer applications

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduate from dental assistant training program or 2 years related experience

Tools

Epic

Dentrix Enterprise/EZ Dental

Job description

Location Flushing, New York Shift: Day (United States of America) Description: Great Smiles Start with Great Care. Join Our Dental Team. Transform your career as a Dental Assistant at NewYork-Presbyterian Queens and thrive as a valued member of the team and feel the pride of mission-driven achievement. Step into our fast-paced and rewarding environment, and keep us performing at the highest level. Now, we are seeking a skilled Dental Assistant to join this patient-focused team.

Dental Assistant - Dental Clinic | Full Time, Monday - Friday Employees work an 8-hour shift scheduled within the clinic's operating hours of 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Shift start times may vary based on department needs. Future weekend coverage may be required. The Dental Assistant will be responsible for assisting the Dentists and Dental Residents with clinical procedures and perform all duties in compliance with safety and infection control guidelines. The Dental Assistant is also responsible for instrument preparation and sterilization while maintaining the oral operative areas clear of debris during dental procedures. In addition, the Dental Assistant will greet and seat patients promptly, gather medical history and take patient vital signs. Get inspired by our patient-focused team, and feel the pride of making a difference.

Preferred Criteria

• Certified Dental Assistant National Board Certification, or Board Eligible
• Experience working with Epic, Dentrix Enterprise/EZ Dental

Required Criteria

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must be a graduate of a dental assistant training program and/or two years of related experience working within a dental office environment
• Experience working with digital radiography (Dental X-Rays)
• Computer proficiency with knowledge of Windows-based computer applications
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to operate standard office equipment
• Must have dental front office experience

Join a healthcare system where employee engagement is at an all-time high. Here we foster a culture of respect, belonging, and inclusion. Enjoy comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life. Start your life-changing journey today. Please note that all roles require on-site presence (variable by role). Therefore, all employees should live within a commutable distance to NYP. NYP will not reimburse for travel expenses.

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NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. Salary Range: $33.40-$40.08/Hourly

It all begins with you. Our amazing compensation packages start with competitive base pay and include recognition for your experience, education, and licensure. Then we add our amazing benefits, countless opportunities for personal and professional growth and a dynamic environment that embraces every person. Join our team and discover where amazing works. Internationally acclaimed, our hospital leads the way in research, life-shaping education and compassionate care. Step into a career at a truly Amazing place. Among the highest echelon of the topmost hospitals in the world, NewYork-Presbyterian is Making It Possible for patients at this moment. What does this mean for you? Nothing less than an extraordinary career. We care for 1 out of every 4 New Yorkers in medical need. The nation's largest not-for-profit academic medical center, with over 2 million patient visits a year.