Traveling Dental Assistant in New York, New York at Affinity Dental Management

Grow Your Dental Assisting Career Across Manhattan - Join Our Team as a Traveling Dental Assistant

Are you a dependable, patient-focused Dental Assistant looking for a dynamic role in Manhattan where your skills can grow and your work truly matters? We are seeking a Full-Time Traveling Dental Assistant to support three well-established, modern practices in East Village, Midtown, and the Upper West Side. This is an exciting opportunity for a strong clinical team player who enjoys variety, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and takes pride in delivering an exceptional patient experience.

In this role, you’ll work alongside experienced dentists, hygienists, and support teams while helping keep clinical flow efficient, organized, and patient-centered. The position includes both chairside and administrative support responsibilities across multiple offices.

Why Join Our Manhattan Practices?

Locations & Practice Highlights

Your Responsibilities

• Escort patients to operatories and help create a welcoming, professional experience
• Prepare treatment rooms and instruments for efficient chairside care
• Assist dentists, hygienists, and fellow assistants during exams and procedures
• Take and process dental x-rays
• Maintain and update patient dental records
• Support sterilization duties and maintain instruments and handpieces
• Follow OSHA, HIPAA, and office safety standards at all times
• Assist with appointment confirmations, patient payments, scheduling, insurance-related paperwork, and front office support when needed
• Help maintain organized, clean, and efficient clinical spaces
• Travel between assigned Manhattan locations and support daily workflow as needed

What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or GED required
• Diploma or certificate from a CODA-accredited dental assisting program preferred
• Current Dental Assistant licensure/certification as applicable
• Dental software knowledge required
• Strong communication, organization, and multitasking skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team setting
• Professional, pleasant, and patient-focused demeanor
• Comfortable traveling between offices and adapting to different clinical environments
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office or related software preferred

Join a Team Where Your Flexibility and Skill Make a Difference

If you’re ready to expand your experience, work in modern Manhattan practices, and be part of a team that values professionalism, compassion, and clinical excellence, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and take the next step in your dental assisting career.

Our Manhattan practices are proud affiliates of Affinity Dental Management, an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, or genetic information or other protected characteristics. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, reference check, and employment verification.

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