Orthodontic Patient Care Assistant

Are You the Rockstar Clinical Dental Assistant We're Looking For?

Do you thrive in a warm, high-energy environment?  
Are you:
- Friendly and personable?  
- Hardworking and reliable?  
- Energetic and enthusiastic?  
- Passionate about delivering top-notch patient care?  
- Someone who enjoys working with your hands to create beautiful, confident smiles?

If so, we’d love to meet you!

We’re a modern, boutique orthodontic practice in Manhattan looking for a Clinical Dental Assistant who checks all those boxes and more.

What We're All About:
At our practice, creating an exceptional patient experience is our top priority. As our new dental assistant, your main mission is to make sure every patient walks out with a smile—on their face and in their heart.

We're looking for someone who is:
- Reliable – On time, every time.
- Professional – You present yourself with poise and a positive attitude.
- Detail-oriented – You follow through and notice the little things that make a big difference.
- Team-focused – You pitch in wherever needed to help the day run smoothly.
- Calm under pressure – Multitasking doesn’t scare you.

Who You Are:
Ideal candidates hold a New York State Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) license, or are currently on track to become one.

To qualify as an RDA in NY, you must:
1. Have graduated from an accredited dental assisting program  
2. Passed all exams from the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB)  
3. Hold a valid RDA license number in New York State

We will also consider candidates with a Limited Permit, or those who qualify for one (having completed an accredited training program). If you're not yet certified, you must be willing to enroll in an online dental assisting program—we may even sponsor your tuition!

What You'll Be Doing:
- Arriving before the first patient to prep for the day  
- Setting up and sanitizing operatories  
- Welcoming and seating patients warmly  
- Taking diagnostic photos, iTero 3D scans, and X-rays  
- Assisting with braces placement and adjustments  
- Completing indirect bonding procedures  
- Working with digital systems like LightForce and inBrace  
- Placing clear aligner attachments  
- Giving post-procedure instructions  
- Taking impressions, pouring models, fabricating essix retainers  
- Managing lab work and inventory  
- Typing clinical notes quickly and accurately  
- Sterilizing instruments and managing infection control  
- Helping maintain a clean, organized workspace  
- Assisting front desk as needed  
- Supporting a smooth, on-time patient schedule  

Schedule:
This role is 3–4 days per week, with a possible 5th day for admin duties.  
We offer flexibility—but you must be able to commute to our Manhattan office.

What We Offer:
- Competitive pay: $23.00 – $35.00/hr  
- Paid Time Off & Sick Leave  
- 401(k) with matching & profit sharing  
- Dental, vision, and healthcare FSA  
- Commuter benefits  
- Flexible schedule  
- Tuition support for dental licensure program  
- Continuing education opportunities

We’d Love to Hear From You!
Your preferred schedule (Part-time or Full-time, ideal days/hours)
- Confirmation that commuting to Manhattan (10001) works for you.