Dental Assistant | Growth, Benefits & Modern Clinic

Affinity Dental Management; Town of Smithtown (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Full benefits (health, dental, vision,

401(k) with match

Life insurance and disability

Job summary

Now Dental of Suffolk, affiliated with Affinity Dental Management, in Smithtown, NY, is seeking a Dental Assistant who will support dentists, take digital x-rays, and help maintain a modern, multi-op office.

The role offers a competitive starting wage, full benefits for full-time staff, CE opportunities, and a schedule Mon-Thu 9am-6pm, Fri 9am-5pm. Practical dental assisting experience and NY license preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (required).
• Certificate from a CODA-accredited dental assisting program (preferred).
• Current NY DA license, or DANB CDA, ICE & RHS certifications (preferred).
• CPR certification (required).
• At least 1 year of dental assisting experience (required).
• Denticon software knowledge (a plus).

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, welcoming environment for patients.
• Assist dentists chairside during procedures, passing instruments and supporting patient comfort.
• Take and process digital x-rays.
• Prepare and sterilize treatment rooms, instruments, and materials.
• Pour, trim, and polish study casts and removable appliances.
• Maintain equipment and perform preventive maintenance.
• Track supplies and stock operatories.
• Document patient services accurately in digital records.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and aftercare.

Skills

CPR certification

Strong communication

Reliability

Education

CODA-accredited dental assisting program

NY DA license or DANB CDA/ICE/RHS certifications

Tools

Denticon

Job description

Now Dental of Suffolk, affiliated with Affinity Dental Management, in Smithtown, NY, is seeking a Dental Assistant who will support dentists, take digital x-rays, and help maintain a modern, multi-op office.

The role offers a competitive starting wage, full benefits for full-time staff, CE opportunities, and a schedule Mon-Thu 9am-6pm, Fri 9am-5pm. Practical dental assisting experience and NY license preferred.