Dental Assistant

Job location: New York, NY 10003

Shift: Monday-Friday 9:30-5:30pm

Pay: $31- $36/hr Length: 2 months, Possible extension Requirement: High school diploma or GED (required)Completion of accredited Dental Assistant Program Minimum 1 year experience as a Dental Assistant.

Duties: Assists dentist during examination and treatment of patients. Seats patients and adjusts chair and equipment; drapes patient with sterile and other appropriate covering. Lays out dental instruments and supplies. Hands instruments to dentist during examination and treatment as instructed or required. Retracts patient's mouth; operates suction equipment to maintain mouth free of secretions and sponges mouth at intervals. Administers mouthwash; assists in tooth extraction or other surgical interventions in oral cavity. Steriles and clean linens and instruments; prepares for use. Maintains records of dental examinations, conditions found, treatments and appointments. Assists Dentist in examination and treatment of patients as outlined. May assist in taking and developing dental X-rays. Mixes amalgam and other filling materials as requess by dentist. Moderate physical activity (e.g. occasional to prolonged standing, lifting, bending, filing, typing, etc)Pride-Health offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Pride-Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Fair Chance Employment Pride-Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances. Accommodations We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.