Lead Dental Assistant

Lead Dental Assistant

US-NY-New York

Provide four‑handed chairside assistance to dental students. Instruct dental students and dental assistant students in techniques and utilization of four‑handed dentistry and infection control. Perform tests; assist with preparing dental castings, dispensing medications and instructions, and performing minor dental and surgical procedures; ensure safe use, disposal, and storage of chemicals or hazardous materials. Maintain patient files and charts. Serve as clinic receptionist and clinic cashier.

May assist with training and reviewing work of student and/or casual employees.

• Provide four‑handed chairside assistance to dental students.
• Instruct students in techniques and utilization of four‑handed dentistry and infection control.
• Perform tests and assist with preparing dental castings, dispensing medications and instructions, and performing minor dental and surgical procedures.
• Ensure safe use, disposal, and storage of chemicals or hazardous materials.
• Maintain patient files and charts.
• Serve as clinic receptionist and clinic cashier.
• Assist with training and reviewing work of student and/or casual employees.

• High School diploma or equivalent.

• Graduate of a Dental Assistant Training Program and 2 years of related experience or equivalent combination.

• Knowledge of four‑handed chairside dental techniques and dental lab equipment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment.
• Certification as a Dental Assistant.

Knowledge of a foreign language (e.g., Spanish, Korean, Chinese).

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the hourly rate for this position is USD $38.10. This rate is based on bargaining unit contracts. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items.

NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.

All interested persons are encouraged to apply at all levels.