Dental Assistant – Growth, Modern Clinic, X-Ray Certified

Dental Care Alliance; East Northport (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Education support

Job summary

Mascolo Dental in East Northport, NY is looking for a Dental Assistant to support clinicians, prepare treatment rooms, sterilize instruments, and assist during procedures. The role emphasizes patient care, infection control, and accurate record-keeping.

X-ray certification is required; Nitrous Oxide certification is highly recommended; high school diploma or equivalent is required. This full-time position offers competitive pay and benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, life

Qualifications

• Prior dental assisting experience is required.
• X-ray certification is required.
• Nitrous oxide certification is highly recommended.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

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.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

CPR certified

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

X-Ray certification

Nitrous Oxide certification

Job description

Mascolo Dental in East Northport, NY is looking for a Dental Assistant to support clinicians, prepare treatment rooms, sterilize instruments, and assist during procedures. The role emphasizes patient care, infection control, and accurate record-keeping.

X-ray certification is required; Nitrous Oxide certification is highly recommended; high school diploma or equivalent is required. This full-time position offers competitive pay and benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, life