
location_on4, East 64th Street, Lenox Hill, Manhattan Community Board 8, Manhattan, New York County, New York, 10065, United States
This is a 3-month contract opportunity for a Registered Dental Assistant in New York, NY, with the potential for extension. The position supports the clinic's daily operations by assisting dentists in providing comprehensive dental services. You will play a key role in patient care, handling tasks from preparing patients for exams to performing lab procedures and maintaining a sterile environment.
You will work a 35-hour week, Monday through Saturday, with rotating shifts to accommodate the clinic's schedule. The available shifts include 8 am to 4 pm, 9 am to 5 pm, and 9:30 am to 5:30 pm. Your daily responsibilities will involve assisting the dentist at the chairside, taking and developing dental x-rays, sterilizing instruments using an autoclave, and mixing materials such as amalgams, cements, and composites. Additionally, you will be responsible for maintaining equipment and keeping accurate patient records.
Candidates must possess at least a four-year High School diploma or its equivalent. In addition to the diploma, you must meet one of the following criteria:
Please note that experience as a receptionist or clerk in a dentist's office does not count toward these qualification requirements. A minimum of one year of experience in the role is preferred.
Work model: On-site
4, East 64th Street, Lenox Hill, Manhattan Community Board 8, Manhattan, New York County, New York, 10065, United States
New York, New York
Skills: Dental X-Rays, Dental Radiographs, Autoclave, Amalgams, Cements, Composites.
Education: High School diploma or equivalent required.