Dental Assistant: Full-Time Role with Benefits & Growth

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

Job summary

NewYork-Presbyterian Queens is seeking a Dental Assistant to join our patient-focused team. The role supports dentists and residents, handles instrument sterilization, and ensures smooth clinic operations.

The position requires a dental assistant program graduation or equivalent experience, plus familiarity with digital radiography and Windows-based systems. On-site work within NYP’s hours and a competitive benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Graduate of a dental assistant training program and/or two years of related experience in a dental office.
• Experience with digital radiography (Dental X-Rays).
• Computer proficiency with Windows-based applications.

Responsibilities

• Assist Dentists and Dental Residents with clinical procedures.
• Prepare and sterilize instruments; maintain sterile fields.
• Greet and seat patients and gather medical history.
• Take patient vital signs and document accurately.
• Maintain patient flow and clinic cleanliness and safety compliance.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Digital radiography

Windows computer skills

Front office experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduate of dental assistant training program

Tools

Epic

Dentrix Enterprise

EZ Dental

Job description

NewYork-Presbyterian Queens is seeking a Dental Assistant to join our patient-focused team. The role supports dentists and residents, handles instrument sterilization, and ensures smooth clinic operations.

The position requires a dental assistant program graduation or equivalent experience, plus familiarity with digital radiography and Windows-based systems. On-site work within NYP’s hours and a competitive benefits package are offered.