Dental Assistant (Contract) - New York, NY
Job Title: Dental Assistant – Contract
Location: New York, NY 10003
Duration: 9 Weeks
Schedule
- Day Shift (40 hours/week)
- Monday – Friday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Position Overview
"Navitas Healthcare, LLC" is seeking an experienced Dental Assistant to support clinical dental operations in a fast-paced outpatient setting. This role requires strong chairside assisting skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to maintaining a safe, sterile, and patient-focused environment. Prior experience assisting in oral surgery procedures is required.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist the dentist during examinations and treatment procedures
- Prepare and position patients; adjust dental chair and equipment as needed
- Set up and organize dental instruments, materials, and supplies
- Provide chairside assistance, including instrument transfer and suctioning
- Assist during procedures such as extractions and oral surgeries
- Maintain a clear operative field and support patient comfort
- Clean, sterilize, and prepare instruments in compliance with infection control standards
- Take and assist with dental X-rays and imaging procedures
- Mix dental materials (e.g., amalgam) as needed
- Maintain accurate patient records, including treatments and documentation
- Ensure cleanliness and organization of the clinical environment
- Follow all safety and regulatory protocols
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- Completion of an accredited Dental Assistant program
- Minimum 1 year of Dental Assistant experience
- Prior oral surgery assisting experience (Required)
- BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification
- Proficiency in English (spoken and written)
- Strong knowledge of dental instruments and chairside techniques
- Ability to perform moderate physical activity (standing, bending, lifting)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in a high-volume dental or surgical setting
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience with dental imaging and X-ray procedures
- Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment
Certifications & Compliance
- BLS Certification (Required)
- Dental Assistant Program Certification (Required)
- Knowledge of infection control and sterilization standards (Required)
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About Navitas Healthcare, LLC certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.
