Dental Assistant

Tend • New York, NY

12d • $23 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Dental Assistant at Tend, you’ll play a vital role in delivering a seamless, patient-first experience in a modern and innovative dental studio. You’ll provide chairside support for a wide range of procedures, maintain sterilization and safety protocols, and help keep the flow of the studio running smoothly. Our model is built for driven dental assistants: those who want to grow clinically, collaborate with an energized team, and be rewarded for high performance. You’ll be part of a supportive, growth-minded culture that’s raising the bar for dentistry — and having fun doing it.
What You’ll Do
Deliver outstanding chairside support to dentists and hygienists across a variety of procedures
Prepare and maintain treatment rooms, instruments, and equipment, following OSHA and CDC infection control standards
Ensure patients feel comfortable, informed, and cared for throughout their visit
Anticipate the needs of providers and teammates to keep studio flow efficient and effective
Collaborate with your team to hit studio performance goals while maintaining the highest standards of patient care
Participate in ongoing training and development to stay current with modern technology and workflows
You embody our Tend values and demonstrate key competencies that ensure both patient success and team excellence. At Tend, these values aren’t just words on a wall — they are essential to how we hire, lead, and collaborate. Every Dental Assistant is expected to show up with a mindset grounded in our mission, vision, and values. This is what drives our culture, our clinical standards, and the patient experience we’re proud to deliver every day.
The highest standard of care, anywhere.
At Tend, you’ll work alongside esteemed clinical leaders and experience-obsessed colleagues to deliver care that’s not only top-tier — it’s unforgettable. With access to advanced technology and thoughtfully designed studios, you’ll help create dental experiences that patients actually look forward to. Our hospitality-driven approach makes every visit feel personal, warm, and empowering.
A top-tier clinical team who puts patients first.
We value science over sales and lead with empathy, transparency, and integrity. There are no production quotas here — just a shared commitment to doing what’s right for our patients. We foster a collaborative, inclusive culture where team members go the extra mile for each other and for every patient who walks through our doors.
Innovate Dentistry. Tend to Others. Grow Together.
Tend is redefining what it means to grow a career in dentistry. We offer a modern, patient-first environment backed by cutting-edge tools and systems, industry-leading compensation and benefits, and robust opportunities for continuing education and professional development. Whether you’re clinical or corporate, you’ll be part of something meaningful — and surrounded by people who care.
Tend is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We’re committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels seen, heard, and supported. Tend does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, and termination.
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Requirements

• All state-required certifications, registrations, or licenses for dental assistants
• Current CPR/BLS certification
• Demonstrated chairside knowledge and patient care skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
• Adaptability to new technologies and workflows in a modern studio environment
• Excitement about contributing to a collaborative, high-performing team
• Ability to work a full-time schedule (32–40 hours per week including some Saturdays) or part-time schedule (2–3 days per week including some Saturdays)

Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding chairside support to dentists and hygienists across a variety of procedures
• Prepare and maintain treatment rooms, instruments, and equipment, following OSHA and CDC infection control standards
• Ensure patients feel comfortable, informed, and cared for throughout their visit
• Anticipate the needs of providers and teammates to keep studio flow efficient and effective
• Collaborate with your team to hit studio performance goals while maintaining the highest standards of patient care
• Participate in ongoing training and development to stay current with modern technology and workflows

Benefits

• Time to Recharge – Enjoy Paid Time Off (PTO) — because rest is productive.
• Health Comes First – Medical, dental, and vision insurance — plus our own Dental Wellness Program.
• Plan for the Future – 401(k) with company match to help you grow your nest egg.
• Learning & Development – Ongoing training, mentorship, and CE opportunities.
• Peace of Mind – Life & AD&D insurance, disability coverage, and health advocacy resources.
• Smart Spending Options – FSAs, HSAs, and pre-tax transit and parking benefits.
• Support, When You Need It – Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and other resources for personal well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed