Dental Assistant: Patient Care, X-ray Support

Smile Brands Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health savings account

Telemedicine

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k plan

Employee discount programs

Job summary

Smile Brands Inc. is seeking a Dental Assistant in New York to support dentists and specialists, preparing treatment rooms, taking X-rays and educating patients. You will help ensure infection control, maintain instruments, and contribute to a welcoming patient experience in a collaborative clinical team.

The role emphasizes patient care, teamwork and ongoing skill development within a supportive company that values high-quality dentistry and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Meet all state-specific dental assistant credentialing requirements for the duties assigned in the state of employment.
• Current CPR/BLS certification or ability to obtain before your start date.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A genuine commitment to patient care.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Positive, dependable and willing-to-learn attitude.
• Previous dental assisting experience preferred, but qualified new dental assistants may be considered depending on the practice and state requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients, treatment rooms, instruments and equipment for dental procedures.
• Assist dentists and specialists during examinations and dental procedures.
• Take and prepare dental X-rays and other diagnostic records, when permitted by state regulations and within your credentials.
• Provide patients with clear, compassionate guidance on oral hygiene and post-treatment care.
• Maintain appropriate infection control, sterilization and safety standards.
• Prepare and maintain dental instruments and supplies.
• Support an efficient, organized clinical environment.
• Help create a welcoming, comfortable experience for every patient.
• Work collaboratively with the entire dental team to deliver exceptional care.

Skills

Dental assisting

CPR/BLS

Teamwork

Patient care

Communication

Tools

X-ray equipment

Job description

Smile Brands Inc. is seeking a Dental Assistant in New York to support dentists and specialists, preparing treatment rooms, taking X-rays and educating patients. You will help ensure infection control, maintain instruments, and contribute to a welcoming patient experience in a collaborative clinical team.

The role emphasizes patient care, teamwork and ongoing skill development within a supportive company that values high-quality dentistry and career growth opportunities.