Dental Assistant

Smile New York Outreach; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,440 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Flexible scheduling

State-of-the-art dental equipment

Job summary

Smile New York Outreach is seeking a Dental Assistant Team Leader in Bronx, NY, to provide dental care to underserved children in schools. Ideal candidates will have experience as a Dental Assistant and certifications such as CPR.

This role offers a unique schedule during school hours, with evenings, weekends, and summer days off. Benefits include competitive hourly rates and health coverage, supporting those passionate about making a difference in the dental field.

Qualifications

• Dental Assistant certification preferred but not required.
• CPR certification card needed.
• Experience with Digital X-rays and patient charting required.
• Must be willing to travel to schools.

Responsibilities

• Provide dental assisting services during mobile clinics.
• Perform Digital X-ray imaging.
• Maintain patient records and charting.
• Assist with equipment set-up and sterilization.
• Travel daily to and from school sites.

Skills

Dental Assistant certification

CPR certification card

Experience as a Dental Assistant

Experience with Digital X-rays

Experience with patient charting

Valid driver’s license

Works well with children

Team player

Job description

Dental Assistant Team Leader – Bronx, NY

Smile New York Outreach, a school‑based mobile dental practice, is seeking a Dental Assistant Team Leader in Bronx, NY and surrounding areas to help provide dental care to underserved children at their schools. Our program offers a school‑day schedule with no nights or weekends, making it ideal for people looking for a diverse working environment, working parents, and anyone who wants to make a difference in the dental field.

Contact Information

Call or text Christina at 855‑957‑4375 or email ct... to discuss this opportunity. Please include your name, contact information, and the location of the position.

Qualifications

• Dental Assistant certification (preferred, but not required)
• CPR certification card
• Experience as a Dental Assistant
• Experience with Digital X‑rays
• Experience with patient charting (paper forms, charting tooth surfaces)
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to schools within the boroughs
• Works well with children
• Team player and able to work on a small team
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Responsibilities

• Dental assisting services during mobile dental clinics
• Digital X‑ray imaging
• Patient records charting
• Equipment set‑up, breakdown, and sterilization assistance
• Travel daily to and from school sites

Benefits

• Evenings, weekends, and summer days off
• School‑day schedule (approximately 6–7 hours; 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.)
• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• Unique work experience and flexible scheduling
• Full‑time and part‑time positions
• $25–$28 per hour
• State‑of‑the‑art portable dental equipment
• Latest technology and digital radiography

About Us

Smile New York Outreach, through its affiliated dentists and other dental professionals, brings high‑quality dental care to children throughout New York City and Westchester County within the familiar surroundings of their schools. We are devoted to the ideal that all children deserve high‑quality dental care and embrace initiatives that improve access to dental care in schools.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Smile New York Outreach is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status.