Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant Opportunity at North Brooklyn Dental Care

North Brooklyn Dental Care, a high-production, patient-focused practice, is seeking a skilled and motivated dental assistant to join our dynamic team. If you are passionate about patient care, clinical excellence, and teamwork, this is an excellent opportunity to grow in a modern, technology-driven dental practice.

Our office is part of the Underbite Dental Management Group, a unique, people-first dental support organization that owns, operates, and provides services to practices across New York City, Connecticut, and Maryland. We prioritize patient-centered care, advanced technology, and specialized expertise to ensure an exceptional patient experience.

Position details:

• Schedule: Full-time (Monday-Friday 9:30 AM- 5:30 PM). No weekends.
• Hourly Rate: Starting at $23-$24 per hour, based on experience
• Work Location: In-person Greenpoint, Brooklyn, NY

Why join North Brooklyn Dental Care?

• Competitive pay recognizing your expertise and contribution to patient care.
• Work-life balance with a MondayFriday schedule and no weekends.
• Supportive team culture, working alongside highly trained and motivated professionals.
• Performance-based bonuses to celebrate and reward success.
• Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance coverage for added security. (Company pays 100%)
• Paid certifications, including HIPAA, CPR and OSHA, to keep you up-to-date.
• Generous PTO & sick days, with 10 days PTO after one year and 7 sick days annually.
• Paid holidays, with 10 paid holidays after just 90 days.
• Referral incentives and acquisition rewards for bringing great talent to our team.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching for long-term financial security.

Requirements

While our ideal candidate should have:

• At least 2 years of experience
• Provide 4-handed chair side assistance to multiple providers across general, perio, and oral surgery
• Review the daily schedule proactively
• Digital X-ray experience
• Itero Scanner
• Break down, sterilize, and restock instruments per OSHA infection control protocols
• Seat patients, review treatment plans, and deliver post-op care education
• Assist with hygiene as needed and support smooth, efficient office flow
• Possess outstanding time management, and communication, and enjoys working in a team environment.
• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of dental terminology, instruments, technical skills, and equipment.
• Excellent computer skills

What we're looking for:

• 2-3 years of dental assisting experience in a general dentistry setting
• 4-handed chair side assisting in a high-production environment
• Digital X-ray experience (X-ray certification a plus)
• Itero scanner experience
• Open Dental preferred; Dentrix or similar EHR knowledge accepted
• Strong knowledge of sterilization protocols and infection control standards

The right fit:

• You review the schedule in advance and rooms are set before the doctor arrives
• You are proactive, solutions-focused, and do not wait to be directed
• You show up consistently, follow through, and contribute positively to team culture

This role is not the right fit if you:

• Wait to be told what needs to be done
• Do not proactively prep and review the daily schedule
• Struggle with reliability, consistency, or follow-through

Office culture:

In this position, you'll be part of a team that builds long-term relationships not only amongst themselves but with our patients as well. You will be joining a team that is passionate about dental health and helping patients maintain or achieve their beautiful smiles while educating and providing opportunities for every patient to be able to afford their dental needs.