Dental Assistant - Adult Dental / Oral Surgery - 26-01384

Job Title: Dental Assistant – Adult Dental / Oral Surgery

Location: New York, NY 10065

Assignment Type: Contract

Duration: 9 Weeks

Schedule:

• 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM (60-minute break)

• Alternate PRN Shift: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

• Pay Rate: $23/hour

Position Overview

"Navitas Healthcare, LLC" is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Dental Assistant to support adult dental and oral surgery procedures in a fast-paced clinical setting. This role is essential in ensuring smooth patient flow, maintaining clinical efficiency, and delivering safe, high-quality patient care. The ideal candidate will have hands-on chairside experience and be comfortable working in a surgical dental environment.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Support

• Provide chairside assistance during oral surgery and general dental procedures.

• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials prior to procedures.

• Maintain sterile field and adhere to infection control standards.

• Anticipate provider needs to ensure efficient workflow.

• Deliver post-procedure care instructions to patients.

Patient Care

• Escort and prepare patients for examination and treatment.

• Obtain and document medical history and vital signs as required.

• Educate patients on oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions.

• Ensure patient comfort, safety, and confidentiality throughout the visit.

Documentation & Administrative Duties

• Document patient information accurately using EPIC EMR.

• Maintain complete and compliant patient records and procedure notes.

• Support scheduling and patient flow coordination within the clinic.

Equipment & Sterilization

• Clean, disinfect, and sterilize instruments in accordance with protocols.

• Maintain operatories and ensure equipment is functioning properly.

• Monitor inventory levels and restock clinical supplies as needed.

Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Minimum of 1 year of chairside Dental Assistant experience.

• Experience using EPIC Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.

• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Preferred:

• Completion of a Certified Dental Assisting Program.

For more details contact at [email protected] or Call / Text at 516-862-1169.

About Navitas Healthcare, LLC certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.