Dental Assistant

New York University Tisch School of the Arts

Dental Assistant providing chairside assistance to dental residents and students at NYU. Focused on treating special needs patients with knowledge of oral surgical instrumentation.

Posted 6/29/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $38 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing chairside assistance in dental procedures, particularly in oral surgery and with special needs patients. Proficient in maintaining a sterile environment and preparing surgical operatory setups under IV sedation.

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Dental Assisting ExperienceIV Sedation PreparationOral Surgical Instrumentation KnowledgePatient MonitoringSpecial Needs Patient Care

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Hard Skills

Chairside AssistanceSurgical Operatory PreparationPatient MonitoringOral Surgery AssistanceRoutine Maintenance

Certifications & Qualifications

Dental Assistant CertificationRegistered Dental Assistant (RDA)Certified Dental Assistant (CDA)

Industry Keywords

Dental AssistingOral SurgeryIV SedationSpecial Needs PatientsWork Area Cleanliness

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide four-handed chairside assistance to dental residents and students
Prepare surgical operatory and set up for procedures under IV sedation
Assist with patient monitoring during surgical procedures
Maintain cleanliness of work area and perform routine maintenance

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or equivalent
1+ years of experience in dental assisting
Certification as a Dental Assistant (RDA or CDA) preferred
Knowledge of oral surgical instrumentation
Experience working with special needs patients or oral surgery

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k)
Paid time off