About the Role
Smile New York Outreach is seeking a Dental Assistant to provide dental care to underserved children at their school. Our innovative in-school dental program offers a work-life balance with no nights or weekends, perfect for those seeking a diverse working environment or wanting to make a difference.
Responsibilities
- Provide Dental Assisting Services during mobile dental clinics
- Perform Digital X-ray Imaging
- Conduct Patient Records Charting
- Assist with Equipment Set-up, Breakdown, and Sterilization
- Travel daily to and from school sites
Requirements
- Dental Assistant Certification (preferred, but not required)
- CPR certification card
- Working experience as a Dental Assistant
- Working experience with Digital X-rays
- Experience with patient charting (paper forms, charting tooth surfaces)
- Valid ID
- Willingness to travel to schools within the boroughs
- Works well with children
- Team player and able to work on a small team
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
Skills
- Digital X-rays
- Patient charting
Location
- Brooklyn, NY
- Queens, NY
- New York City
- Westchester County
Work Type
- Full-time
- Part-time
Education Level
- Dental Assistant Certification
Salary/Compensations
- $22 - $25 an hour
Benefits
- Health benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Evenings off
- Weekends off
- Summers off
About the Company
- Smile New York Outreach is a school-based mobile dental practice that provides dental care to underserved children in New York City and Westchester County.
- Our mission is to ensure all children have access to high-quality dental care, bringing preventive and restorative services directly to schools using state-of-the-art portable equipment.
- We transform classrooms into fully functional dental offices to meet the needs of children whose parents may face challenges with time off work or transportation.
Equal Opportunity
- Smile New York Outreach is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.
