Certified Dental Assistant - PRIDE Health : Job Details

Job Title:

Certified Surgical Technician / Certified Dental Assistant

Job Summary:

The Certified Surgical Technician provides direct surgical support to oral surgery, dental ambulatory OR, and specialty procedures with a focus on EYE, ENT, and Plastic cases. This role ensures the surgical environment is prepared, sterile, and well-organized to enable residents, attendings, and clinicians to deliver safe and effective patient care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Escort patients to the surgical chair, verify treatment plans, and ensure medical records are complete.
• Provide consistent “four-handed” surgical assistance, including suctioning, passing instruments, handling medications, and monitoring patient vitals during procedures.
• Prepare operating/procedure rooms by disinfecting counters, mayo stands, and equipment, and organizing sterile instruments, trays, and supplies.
• Support specialty cases in EYE, ENT, and Plastic Surgery by ensuring proper instruments and materials are available.
• Take radiographs as requested, before, during, and after procedures.
• Restock cabinets, order surgical/medical supplies, and maintain proper inventory.
• Safely dispose of medical waste and remove instruments and equipment following procedures.
• Respond promptly and effectively to patient or procedural emergencies.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Dental Assistant Certification and Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required.
• Minimum of 3 years of surgical technician experience; 5 years preferred.
• At least 2 years of hands-on experience in EYE, ENT, and Plastic cases required.
• Strong knowledge of aseptic technique, surgical instrumentation, and patient safety protocols.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced clinical and ambulatory surgical environment.

Education:

• Associate's Degree required.

Schedule & Location:

• Location: New York, NY 10003
• Hours per week: 37.5 (7.5 hours/day)
• Start Date: 09/29/2025
• End Date: 12/27/2025

Pride Health offers eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.