• Dental Assistant - Oral Surgery & IV Sedation

    ManpowerGroup (New York, NY)


    Dental Assistant – Oral Surgery & IV Sedation

    **Location:** New York, NY 10010 **Compensation:** $28.00 – $32.00 / hour **Duration:** 3–6 Months + (Conversion potential) **Schedule:** Monday – Friday (Full-Time)

     

    The Opportunity

     

    We are seeking a highly skilled **Surgical Dental Assistant** with specialized experience in **IV Sedation** to join a premier Oral Surgery Department in Manhattan. This is a critical role supporting dental residents and students in a high-volume, academic clinical setting. You will be a key member of the surgical team, ensuring patient safety and clinical excellence during complex oral and maxillofacial procedures.

    Key Responsibilities

    + **Surgical Assistance:** Provide expert four-handed chairside assistance during oral surgical procedures.

    + **Sedation Support:** Assist in the administration of IV sedation and provide continuous, vigilant patient monitoring during surgery.

    + **Clinical Prep:** Prepare dental castings, dispense medications, and provide post-operative instructions to patients.

    + **Lab & Safety:** Perform diagnostic tests and ensure the sterile handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials/chemicals.

    + **Mentorship:** Support the educational mission by assisting dental students and residents in a clinical capacity.

    Required Qualifications

    + **Experience:** 2+ years of dental assisting experience, specifically including **1–2 years of Oral Surgery experience** involving IV sedation or general anesthesia.

    + **Education:** Graduate of an accredited Dental Assistant Training Program.

    + **Clinical Skills:** Expert knowledge of four-handed chairside techniques and dental laboratory equipment.

    + **Soft Skills:** Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain a professional demeanor in a fast-paced, sensitive environment.

    + **Compliance:** Must be able to pass medical clearance for immediate start.

    Preferred Credentials

    + DANB Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) certification.

    + ACLS/BLS certification (highly preferred given the sedation focus).

     

    Why Apply?

     

    + **Specialized Environment:** Gain experience in a prestigious Oral Surgery department.

    + **Consistent Schedule:** Rare Monday–Friday opportunity with no weekend requirements.

    + **Competitive Pay:** Top-of-market hourly rates for specialized sedation experience.

     

    What's in it for me?

     

    + Opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive healthcare environment

    + Engage in meaningful work supporting patient care and surgical procedures

    + Collaborate with experienced dental professionals and specialists

    + Gain valuable experience in oral surgery and sedation techniques

    + Be part of a team committed to excellence and continuous learning

    Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

    + Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

    + Dental Plan

    + Vision Plan

    + Health Savings Account

    + Health Flexible Spending Account

    + Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

    + Supplemental Life Insurance

    + Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance

    + Business Travel Insurance

    + 401(k), Plus Match

    + Weekly Pay

     

    If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

     

    About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.

     

    _ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands –_ **_Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells_** _– creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent._

     

    ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.