Dental Assistant - Multi-Specialty Patient Care Pro

Wyckoff Heights Medical Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Wyckoff Heights Medical Center, Main Campus in New York, seeks a Dental Assistant to provide comprehensive dental support to attendings and residents. You will prepare exam rooms, assist across specialties, and ensure infection control and patient comfort in a busy clinic.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or equivalent and a Dental Assistant Certificate; Spanish language skills are a plus. The role supports a 4–5 day schedule with varied hours and an hourly rate of $28.6133–$31.4873.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Dental Assistant Certificate from an approved program required.
• Spanish language ability preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam rooms and patients for dental examinations.
• Assist with and provide direct patient care across dental specialties.
• Maintain infection control and sterilize instruments and equipment.
• Maintain clinic cleanliness and prevent expiry of supplies.
• Take and develop radiographs when digital systems are down.
• Assist with patient information collection for dental records.
• Follow HIPAA, OSHA and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Clear communication

Relationship building

Following rules and procedures

Precise and meticulous work

Patient preparation and exam setup

Infection control practices

Patient comfort and care

Team coordination with attendings/resd

Bilingual Spanish (preferred)

Education

Dental Assistant Certificate

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Wyckoff Heights Medical Center, Main Campus in New York, seeks a Dental Assistant to provide comprehensive dental support to attendings and residents. You will prepare exam rooms, assist across specialties, and ensure infection control and patient comfort in a busy clinic.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or equivalent and a Dental Assistant Certificate; Spanish language skills are a plus. The role supports a 4–5 day schedule with varied hours and an hourly rate of $28.6133–$31.4873.