Northwell·Village of Great Neck, New York
Coordinates daily activities for dental associates and maintains clinical equipment and supplies. Provides chair-side assistance during examinations and performs dental laboratory procedures.
Coordinates the daily activities of the dental associates. Maintains equipment, supplies, operatory area(s), and delivery of quality dental services.
Job Responsibility
Prepares operatory prior to examination/treatment by setting up instruments consistent with procedure to be performed.
Assists dentist at chair-side during examination and treatment of patients with suctioning, reflecting tissues, passing instruments, and the preparation and handling of dental materials and medicaments.
Performs dental laboratory procedures including, model pouring and trimming and fabricating mouth guards.
Develops and maintains dental x-rays during patient procedures.
Cleans, bags, and sterilizes instruments used and is responsible for tray set-ups.
Assists in ordering, stocking, and dispensing inventory items, and maintaining the inventory control system.
Maintains equipment, supplies, and overall clinical facility as outlined in departmental policies and procedures.
May participate in training of department's dental assisting students, as directed by management.
Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.
Job Qualification
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
1-3 years of relevant experience, required.
Dental Experience
*Additional Salary Detail The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and 1-3 years of relevant dental experience. Must be capable of performing essential clinical functions under the ADA.
Market context
In New York, dental assistant openings are typically driven by ongoing outpatient and specialty dental care needs, with employers often looking for candidates who can support chairside procedures and patient flow. This role is competitive because a high school diploma is required and prior dental assistant or operating room experience is preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, and tailor your application to highlight hands-on clinical support and teamwork.
