Job Title: Dental Assistant
Location: New York, NY
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 8 Weeks
Shift: Day Shift
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Break: 60-minute unpaid lunch break
Hours: 40 paid hours per week
Local Candidates Required: Accepted – Preferred
Traveler Candidates Required: Accepted
Pay Rate: $29–$33 per hour
Note: This job doesn't offer any benefits.
Position Overview
We are seeking a Dental Assistant to support dental procedures, patient care coordination, and daily office operations. The candidate will assist with instrument preparation, sterilization, patient records, appointment scheduling, and front-office administrative duties.
Required Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited Dental Assistant program.
Previous experience in a dental office or healthcare setting preferred.
Ability to assist dentists with chairside procedures under direct supervision.
Knowledge of dental equipment setup, instrument preparation, and sterilization procedures.
Ability to clean, maintain, and sterilize dental instruments and equipment according to applicable hygiene standards.
Strong communication, organizational, and patient service skills.
Ability to coordinate appointments, answer telephone calls, and support front-office operations.
Ability to maintain accurate patient medical records and documentation.
Preferred Qualifications
Registration with New York State as a Certified Dental Assistant.
Bilingual communication skills in English and Spanish.
Previous experience in a dental clinic or healthcare facility.
Experience with appointment scheduling, patient registration, and front-desk operations.
Experience handling patient fee collections and maintaining medical records.
Knowledge of New York State dental hygiene regulations and infection control practices.
Responsibilities
Coordinate office appointments and assist with scheduling patient visits.
Answer telephone calls, respond to inquiries, and direct communications to appropriate personnel.
Assist with patient care coordination and daily dental office operations.
Manage front-desk activities, including patient fee collections and administrative support.
Provide clerical assistance, including filing, typing, organizing documents, and maintaining patient medical records.
Assist dentists with chairside procedures as required.
Prepare, clean, and sterilize dental instruments and equipment in accordance with applicable standards.