Certified Dental Assistant

Job Details Dental — Certified Dental Assistant Location: Bronx, NY Posted: 3/12/2026 Job ID: 4333 Position Type: Employee (Full Time) Positions Available: 4 Overview Position Summary: As a member of the Dental Department, we are hiring Dental Assistants who will play a pivotal role in the day-to-day operations of the team. Dental Assistants will provide chairside support to Pediatric and General Dentistry and allow for our Dentists to provide efficient, high quality care to patients. They are responsible for providing hands-on support and completing prep work so Dentists can complete the required tasks at maximum speed and efficiency. Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma or GED Required. Dental Assistant Certificate required. 0-1 years of related experience in a dental setting with four-handed dentistry preferred. Bilingual Spanish/English strongly preferred. Knowledge of Dental Software and EHR (e.g. Dentrix), highly desired. Ability to adhere to National Patient Safety Goals. Key Duties Assists the Dentist with routine procedures. Prepares treatment room and tray setups for dental provider. Takes digital X-rays and impressions. Orders dental supplies and maintains inventory. Completes infection control sterilization of all equipment and instruments. Schedules appointments and maintains reception area as required. Distributes patient educational materials as needed. Starting Compensation Minimum $23.00 per hour; Maximum $23.00 per hour As a full time associate at Urban Health Plan, you\'ll enjoy Fully funded Health Insurance for you / 73.5% funded Health Insurance for your family Dental, Vision, and prescription Coverage 401(k) Retirement Savings (including 3% annual employer contribution) Comprehensive time off including paid vacation, personal time, sick time, and paid holidays (including your birthday!) Flex Spending Accounts (Health care, Dependent Care, and Commuter Benefits) Entertainment Discount Programs Employee Assistance Programs Eligibility to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) Fitness Discounts and Perks through our medical plan $50,000 term life Insurance Work Environment, Location, and Schedule We are hiring for Peninsula Community Health Center: 1967 Turnbull Ave, Bronx NY 10473. Candidates must be flexible to work shifts between Mondays-Fridays 8am-5pm. El Nuevo San Juan: 1065 Southern Blvd, Bronx NY 10459. Candidates must be flexible to work shifts between Mondays-Saturdays 8am-5pm. About Urban Health Plan At Urban Health Plan (UHP) our mission is to continuously improve the health of communities and the quality of life of the people we serve by providing affordable, comprehensive, quality, primary and specialty health care and by assuring the performance and advancement of innovative best practices. At UHP, our commitment to provide patient-centered, holistic, quality health care, is part of a tradition started by our founder, Dr. Richard Izquierdo, 50 years ago. That tradition continues today by promoting excellence in everything that we do. UHP is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin/ancestry, citizenship status, disability, age, marital or family status, and military or veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr