Chairside Dental Assistant - Adult and Oral Surgery - ACN - WC – Days

DentalNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$33.4-$40.08/hr

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Job Description

Location: New York, New York

Shift: Day (United States of America)

Description

Feel the Pride of Creating Amazing Smiles

Join the Adult and Pediatric Dental and Oral Surgery team and feel the excitement of fast-advancing patient care. Explore these opportunities to make a difference.

Chairside Dental Assistant - Adult and Oral Surgery - ACN - WC – Days

The Dental Assistant will support general dentists and oral Surgeons chair side, greet and escort patients, take radiographs as instructed by the provider, set up and break down operatory, clean operatory areas after each patient, and will stock all materials needed in the clinic on a daily basis.

In addition, the individual will be responsible for cleaning and maintaining equipment and materials in accordance with OSHA, federal and state guidelines. This employee will also provide a positive and respectful environment for patients and colleagues and a close knit, team oriented environment. It’s the kind of work that improves countless lives – including your own.

  • Preferred Criteria
  • Experience working with patients in an oral surgical setting
  • 4-handed Dentistry
  • Ability to work with patients with special needs
  • Completion of a certified Dental Assisting program
  • Required Criteria
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Minimum of one year of experience as a Chairside Dental Assistant

Join a healthcare system where employee engagement is at an all-time high. Here we foster a culture of respect, belonging, and inclusion. Enjoy comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life. Start your life-changing journey today.

Please note that all roles require on-site presence (variable by role). Therefore, all employees should live within a commutable distance to NYP.

  • NYP will not reimburse for travel expenses.
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  • NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.

Salary Range

$33.40-$40.08/Hourly

It all begins with you. Our amazing compensation packages start with competitive base pay and include recognition for your experience, education, and licensure. Then we add our amazing benefits, countless opportunities for personal and professional growth and a dynamic environment that embraces every person. Join our team and discover where amazing works.

Key Responsibilities

The Dental Assistant supports general dentists and oral surgeons by providing chairside assistance and preparing the operatory environment. Responsibilities include greeting patients, taking radiographs, stocking clinical materials, and maintaining equipment according to safety guidelines.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a High School Diploma or GED and at least one year of experience as a Chairside Dental Assistant. Completion of a certified Dental Assisting program is preferred.

Key Skills

Chairside assistingOral surgery assistanceRadiograph takingOperatory setupEquipment maintenanceOSHA complianceInfection controlSpecial needs patient care

Surgery Career Context

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$76k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $71k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 5.1
Better work-life than 60% of Dental Assistant listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 342 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • On-site

Living in New York

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$876k
Typical market rent
$4,154/mo
Residents’ average commute
40 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.