Dental Assistant Job at United Dental Corporation in New York
United Dental Corporation, New York, NY, United States, 10261
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 that takes pride in excellence, accountability, and results. At National Dental – Upper East Side, we go beyond routine care — we create value for our patients and our practice every single day.
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
- 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 treatement
- 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 treatement planning discussions
- Assist with front desk tasks and verify patient insurance eligibilityMaintain treatment rooms and follow sterilization protocols
- Promote dental education and home care to patients and families
- Stay current on safety, compliance, and licensure 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