Dental Assistant – Fast-Paced Clinic, Great Benefits

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

Job summary

NewYork-Presbyterian Queens is hiring a Dental Assistant to support dentists and residents in a fast-paced clinical setting. You will prepare instruments, sterilize equipment, and maintain clean operative areas while assisting with patient intake, histories, and vitals.

The role requires a dental assistant training program completion and high school diploma or GED, with preference for CDA certification and experience with Epic, Dentrix, and EZ Dental.

Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma or GED and completion of a dental assistant training program.
• Preferred: Certified Dental Assistant or Board Eligible/Cert.
• Experience with Epic, Dentrix Enterprise/EZ Dental is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Dentists and Dental Residents with clinical procedures.
• Prepare and sterilize instruments; maintain sterile field during procedures.
• Greet and seat patients; collect medical history and take vital signs.
• Assist with front-office tasks as needed and ensure efficient patient flow.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Dental front office experience

Digital radiography

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Dental assistant training program

Two years in dental office

Tools

Epic

Dentrix Enterprise

EZ Dental

Job description

NewYork-Presbyterian Queens is hiring a Dental Assistant to support dentists and residents in a fast-paced clinical setting. You will prepare instruments, sterilize equipment, and maintain clean operative areas while assisting with patient intake, histories, and vitals.

The role requires a dental assistant training program completion and high school diploma or GED, with preference for CDA certification and experience with Epic, Dentrix, and EZ Dental.