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Pays $19-$24/hr — $6k below the Surgery market median of ~$56k (102 jobs) · Above average in Surgery (Dental) for work-life (6.4/10, vs 220 in this specialty)

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Leading Edge Specialized Dentistry
Port Jefferson, New York

Dental Assistant (Oral Surgery)

Dental Above average in Surgery (Dental)Full-Time
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

About the Role

Dental assistant for oral surgery in Port Jefferson, NY. $19-$24/hr. No weekends. Prior surgical assisting experience required.

Join Leading Edge Specialized Dentistry as a Dental Assistant (Oral Surgery) in Port Jefferson, New York, United States. Dental assisting is about crafting confident smiles, building your skills and delivering compassionate care for our patients. This position will require prior dental assisting experience with surgical procedures.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $19/hr - $24/hr.
  • Flexible Health Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401(K) Retirement Plan with Matching
  • Generous Paid-Time Off (up to 3 weeks)
  • Annual 'You' Day
  • In-house Dental Program
  • Annual Scrub Allowance

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • On-site position.

Apply to join Leading Edge Specialized Dentistry as a Dental Assistant (Oral Surgery).

Key Responsibilities

The dental assistant will support the oral surgeon during procedures and maintain a sterile, safe environment for patients. They are also responsible for patient intake, diagnostic imaging, and educating patients on oral hygiene.

Requirements

Candidates must have prior dental assisting experience, specifically with surgical procedures. A valid certification or license as required by the state is also necessary.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Dental assistingSurgical assistanceDigital radiographsCBCTIntra-oral scansInfection controlSterilizationPatient careOral hygiene educationCommunication skillsOSHA compliance

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 6.4/10 on work-life balance for Surgery roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 102 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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About Leading Edge Specialized Dentistry

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Website

Benefits & Perks

Flexible Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(K) Retirement Plan with Matching
Generous Paid-Time Off (up to 3 weeks)
Annual 'You' Day
In-house Dental Program
Annual Scrub Allowance

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