Dental Assistant
$25/Hour +/- DOE | Full-Time | High-Performance Assistant Role
National Dental - An Established Dental Practice – Manhattan, NY (Upper East Side)
Join a high-performing, patient-focused dental team at National Dental – Upper East Side, where we pride ourselves on excellence, accountability, and results. Our practice is dedicated to creating exceptional value for our diverse patient base, focusing on comprehensive family dentistry.
We’re looking for a Dental Assistant who’s self-motivated, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced, goal-driven environment. You’ll play a critical role in delivering an exceptional patient experience while supporting key performance goals such as efficiency, same-day treatment, and clinical excellence.
If you’re someone who:
- Takes ownership and follows through with urgency
- Understands how great systems create great patient care
- Sees the connection between precision, performance, and patient trust
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Loves being part of a team that measures success and celebrates growth
…then you’ll fit right in. Bring your energy, initiative, and passion for dentistry — and let’s create something extraordinary together.
What You’ll Do
- Assist the doctor chairside during exams and procedures
- Aid in optimizing the Doctor's chare time during treatment
- Take x-rays, impressions, and document detailed patient notes
- Anticipate the doctor’s needs and maintain treatment flow
- Use creativity to comfort anxious or pediatric patients
- Help manage the daily schedule and reduce wait times
- Partner with the front office to ensure proper handoff of treatment planning discussions
- Assist with front desk tasks and verify patient insurance eligibility
- Maintain treatment rooms and follow sterilization protocols
- Promote dental education and home care to patients and families
- Stay current on safety, compliance, and licensure requirements
Requirements
- Active DA License or Certificate in the state of New York
- 2+ years of dental assisting experience preferred
- Strong clinical, communication, and team skills
- Comfortable with both patient care and front office support
- A positive attitude and the ability to work independently or with a team
- Be a reliable and dependable teammate by arriving on time and proactively learning the office technology and processes and procedures.
What You’ll Love About This Role
- $25+/- per hour, based on experience and location
- Regular schedule: 4-5 days per week
- No evenings or weekends
- Full benefits package (for 25+ hours/week):
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401(k) with 4% match
- Paid Time Off and 7 paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program: Free confidential counseling and support
- Voluntary benefits: Pet insurance, identity theft protection, and more
- All PPE provided – safe and compliant workplace
- Continuing education opportunities
