Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant
Location: Near Grand Central, Manhattan, NY 10016
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $28–$35 per hour

Join a large, modern, independently owned dental practice near Grand Central. We are a single-location office, unaffiliated with a DSO, seeking a reliable and motivated Dental Assistant who takes pride in supporting doctors and providing attentive patient care.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay of $28–$35 per hour.
• Daily meals provided via GrubHub.
• Year-end bonuses.
• Paid time off and paid sick days.
• Health insurance.
• Structured training to develop and strengthen your clinical skills.
• On-site coaching and ongoing support from senior assistant leads and our Operations Department.
• Opportunities for advancement based on clinical proficiency, reliability, and leadership.
• A modern clinical environment with digital dental technology.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assistance, including effective suction, instrument transfer, and support during dental procedures.
• Prepare treatment rooms with the necessary instruments, materials, and equipment before patients are seated.
• Take digital dental X-rays within your training and permitted scope.
• Clean and prepare treatment rooms promptly between patients.
• Sterilize instruments and follow infection-control protocols.
• Maintain supplies and keep clinical areas organized.
• Communicate effectively with doctors, assistant leads, and the front desk to support smooth patient flow.
• Participate in training and apply feedback to improve clinical performance.

Qualifications

• At least one year of chairside dental assisting experience preferred, including digital X-rays and procedure setup.
• Familiarity with dental instruments and infection-control practices.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work efficiently in a busy practice.
• Dependable attendance, punctuality, and a professional attitude.
• A caring approach to patients and willingness to support teammates.
• Experience with iTero is a plus.

How to Apply

Submit your résumé through Indeed. Please include your dental assisting experience, availability, and earliest start date. Qualified candidates will be contacted to schedule an interview.

Pay: $28.00 - $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Food provided
• Health insurance
• Paid jury duty
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training

Application Question(s):

• Which procedures have you regularly assisted with?
• Which days and hours are you available? Please include evening and weekend availability.
• In a large dental office, what does being a team player mean to you? Describe a time you helped a coworker or supported patient care beyond your assigned tasks.
• At your most recent workplace, how did you notify your supervisor when an unexpected situation prevented you from working a scheduled shift? Please describe how you helped the team plan for your absence, without sharing personal or medical details.

Experience:

• Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person