Experienced Dental Assistant - Les Belles NYC - New York, NY

About Les Belles NYC Les Belles NYC is a high-end boutique dental and aesthetics practice committed to delivering exceptional clinical care and an elevated, seamless patient experience. We operate in a fast-paced, high-standard environment where preparation, precision, teamwork, and attention to detail are essential. About the Role We are seeking an experienced Dental Assistant with a minimum of two years of hands-on chairside experience in general dentistry and strong four-handed dentistry skills. This is not an entry-level or observational assisting position. You will work closely with the doctor to anticipate clinical needs, maintain an efficient schedule, and ensure every patient feels calm, informed, and genuinely cared for. The right candidate is clinically capable, highly organized, proactive, and confident working in a busy practice without requiring constant direction. Key Responsibilities Chairside and Clinical Assisting Provide confident and efficient four-handed chairside assistance during general, restorative, cosmetic, and whitening procedures Anticipate the doctor’s needs and have instruments and materials ready before they are requested Prepare operatories completely and accurately before each procedure Break down and turn over operatories efficiently between patients Ensure instruments, materials, laboratory cases, and technology are prepared in advance Support accurate clinical charting and documentation Maintain strict sterilization, infection-control, and operatory-cleanliness protocols Patient Experience Prepare patients for procedures and explain what they can expect within the scope of the role Help create a calm, polished, and reassuring experience Monitor patient comfort and anticipate patient needs throughout treatment Support whitening patients before, during, and after treatment Communicate professionally and compassionately at every stage of the visit Clinical Flow and Team Coordination Work closely with the doctor, front desk, and clinical team to maintain an efficient schedule Review the clinical schedule in advance and prepare for upcoming procedures Minimize provider downtime by anticipating clinical and operational needs Communicate delays, missing information, or supply concerns before they disrupt patient care Step in where needed to support the overall flow of the practice Help maintain organized operatories, sterilization areas, and clinical inventory Technology and Systems Experience with the following is strongly preferred: Open Dental iTero CEREC Candidates should be comfortable learning and consistently following established clinical systems and workflows. Required Qualifications Minimum of two years of hands-on dental assisting experience in a general dentistry practice Strong proficiency in four-handed dentistry Experience assisting with restorative and general dental procedures Experience supporting and managing patients during professional whitening treatments Strong knowledge of sterilization and infection-control procedures Ability to prepare for procedures independently and anticipate provider needs Ability to remain composed and organized in a fast-paced clinical environment Professional communication skills and a patient-centered approach Candidates without at least two years of hands-on general dental assisting and four-handed dentistry experience will not be considered for this position. Who You Are Experienced, capable, and confident chairside Fast and efficient without compromising accuracy Proactive and able to work without constant direction Highly organized and attentive to detail Calm and solutions-oriented under pressure Warm, polished, and professional with patients Reliable, accountable, and team-oriented Receptive to feedback and committed to continuous improvement Motivated by high standards of clinical care and service What Success Looks Like Operatories are completely prepared before the doctor and patient enter Instruments, materials, and technology are ready without prompting The doctor can move efficiently between procedures with minimal downtime Patients feel safe, supported, and confident in their care Clinical documentation is accurate and completed promptly The schedule remains organized and runs as close to time as possible The clinical environment remains clean, stocked, and consistently prepared Schedule Full-time and part-time opportunities are available. The specific schedule will be discussed based on the needs of the practice and the candidate’s availability. There may be an opportunity to grow into a full-time position for the right candidate. Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour Benefits: 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee mentoring program Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid orientation Paid sick time Paid time off Paid training Referral program Application Question(s): How many years of hands-on chairside dental assisting experience do you have in a general dentistry practice? How would you describe your proficiency in four-handed dentistry? Which general, restorative, cosmetic, and whitening procedures do you regularly assist with? How many years of experience do you have supporting patients during professional whitening treatments? Are you seeking a full-time or part-time position, and what days are you available to work? Work Location: In person

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