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Lead Dental Assistant jobs with green card sponsorship are available through the EB-2 and EB-3 employment-based categories, where your employer files a PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor before petitioning USCIS for permanent residency. Clinical supervision experience and expanded-function certifications strengthen your candidacy for sponsorship.
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Cornerstone Family Healthcare is actively recruiting for a Dental Assistant to join our growing team in New City, NY.
RATE OF PAY/SALARY: $30-$32 per hour
WORK LOCATION(S): New City, NY
STATUS: Full-Time
CORNERSTONE’S MISSION:
Cornerstone Family Healthcare is a non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center with a mission to provide high quality, comprehensive, primary and preventative health care services in an environment of caring, dignity and respect to all people regardless of their ability to pay. For more than fifty years, Cornerstone has been responsive to meeting the needs of the communities in which we serve with a continued emphasis on the underserved and those without access to health care regardless of race, economic status, age, sex, sexual orientation or disability.
CORNERSTONE BENEFITS:
Competitive salaries
Health Benefits
Retirement plan
Paid Time Off
Sick Time
Flexible Spending
Dependent Care
Paid Holidays
GENERAL PURPOSE:
To provide overall guidance and supervision to Dental Assistants by providing clinical direction and support to achieve departmental standards and goals. To provide chair side assistance to dental providers during examination and dental procedures.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
- Provides supervision and guidance of dental assistants assigned to the department, including regular monitoring of performance and annual reviews of performance.
- Manages the time and attendance responsibilities of dental assistants assigned to the department including but not limited to verifying hours of work, approving bi-weekly time sheets and approving requests for benefit time.
- In collaboration with the Chief of the Department, assigns Dental Assistants to providers, arranges coverages when necessary to maintain work flow.
- Oversees dental assistants’ adherence to compliance related to Joint Commission and Department of Health Standards.
- Coordinate the ordering of clinical supplies for the dental department and managing inventory.
- Responsible for the monitoring clinical supplies in regards to stick, PAR and expiration.
- Provide chair side assistance to the dental providers during examination and treatment of patients.
- Prepare patients and operatory for dental treatment including but not limited to preparing and arranging the dental instruments, restorative cement, materials and medications on the chair side tray.
- Sterilize instruments and equipment by using autoclave or chemical disinfectants as per CORNERSTONE infection control policies and OSHA guidelines.
- Take, develop, mount and file x-rays.
- Provide post-operative instructions and follow-up appointments for patients.
- Perform laboratory procedures by fabricating models from impressions taken by the dentist.
- Perform routine maintenance of equipment such as proper sterilization and lubrication of hand pieces, dental chairs, etc. as per CORNERSTONE infection control policies and OSHA guidelines.
- Monitor patient’s prosthesis by logging cases leaving CORNERSTONE and returning from Dental Lab.
- Provide appointments for patients when prosthesis returns.
- Maintain orderly, well stocked and clean treatment rooms and lab.
- Assists the front office with patient registration, filing and pulling charts and making confirmation appointment calls as directed by the Dental Office Coordinator.
- Provide intake procedures, such as to obtain patient’s past and present medical histories, vital signs and record correct information in patient’s dental record.
- Attend and participate in monthly department, All Staff and other required meetings.
- Be familiar with and adhere to all clinical, administrative, and general policies and procedures as outlined in the CORNERSTONE Policy and Procedure Manual and Employee Handbook.
- Maintain confidentiality of all aspects of CORNERSTONE including, but not limited to, patient confidentiality, financials, and employee relations.
- Coordinates the scheduling of dental assistants assigned to the department.
- Performs other projects required as directed by the Chief of the department.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
Education/Experience Required:
- Dental Assistant Certificate and 2-4 years of experience working as a Dental Assistant.
DESCRIPTION:
Cornerstone Family Healthcare is actively recruiting for a Dental Assistant to join our growing team in New City, NY.
RATE OF PAY/SALARY: $30-$32 per hour
WORK LOCATION(S): New City, NY
STATUS: Full-Time
CORNERSTONE’S MISSION:
Cornerstone Family Healthcare is a non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center with a mission to provide high quality, comprehensive, primary and preventative health care services in an environment of caring, dignity and respect to all people regardless of their ability to pay. For more than fifty years, Cornerstone has been responsive to meeting the needs of the communities in which we serve with a continued emphasis on the underserved and those without access to health care regardless of race, economic status, age, sex, sexual orientation or disability.
CORNERSTONE BENEFITS:
Competitive salaries
Health Benefits
Retirement plan
Paid Time Off
Sick Time
Flexible Spending
Dependent Care
Paid Holidays
GENERAL PURPOSE:
To provide overall guidance and supervision to Dental Assistants by providing clinical direction and support to achieve departmental standards and goals. To provide chair side assistance to dental providers during examination and dental procedures.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
- Provides supervision and guidance of dental assistants assigned to the department, including regular monitoring of performance and annual reviews of performance.
- Manages the time and attendance responsibilities of dental assistants assigned to the department including but not limited to verifying hours of work, approving bi-weekly time sheets and approving requests for benefit time.
- In collaboration with the Chief of the Department, assigns Dental Assistants to providers, arranges coverages when necessary to maintain work flow.
- Oversees dental assistants’ adherence to compliance related to Joint Commission and Department of Health Standards.
- Coordinate the ordering of clinical supplies for the dental department and managing inventory.
- Responsible for the monitoring clinical supplies in regards to stick, PAR and expiration.
- Provide chair side assistance to the dental providers during examination and treatment of patients.
- Prepare patients and operatory for dental treatment including but not limited to preparing and arranging the dental instruments, restorative cement, materials and medications on the chair side tray.
- Sterilize instruments and equipment by using autoclave or chemical disinfectants as per CORNERSTONE infection control policies and OSHA guidelines.
- Take, develop, mount and file x-rays.
- Provide post-operative instructions and follow-up appointments for patients.
- Perform laboratory procedures by fabricating models from impressions taken by the dentist.
- Perform routine maintenance of equipment such as proper sterilization and lubrication of hand pieces, dental chairs, etc. as per CORNERSTONE infection control policies and OSHA guidelines.
- Monitor patient’s prosthesis by logging cases leaving CORNERSTONE and returning from Dental Lab.
- Provide appointments for patients when prosthesis returns.
- Maintain orderly, well stocked and clean treatment rooms and lab.
- Assists the front office with patient registration, filing and pulling charts and making confirmation appointment calls as directed by the Dental Office Coordinator.
- Provide intake procedures, such as to obtain patient’s past and present medical histories, vital signs and record correct information in patient’s dental record.
- Attend and participate in monthly department, All Staff and other required meetings.
- Be familiar with and adhere to all clinical, administrative, and general policies and procedures as outlined in the CORNERSTONE Policy and Procedure Manual and Employee Handbook.
- Maintain confidentiality of all aspects of CORNERSTONE including, but not limited to, patient confidentiality, financials, and employee relations.
- Coordinates the scheduling of dental assistants assigned to the department.
- Performs other projects required as directed by the Chief of the department.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
Education/Experience Required:
- Dental Assistant Certificate and 2-4 years of experience working as a Dental Assistant.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Lead Dental Assistant
Verify your credentials match PERM requirements
PERM requires the employer to define minimum job requirements before recruiting. Pull the O*NET profile for Lead Dental Assistant to confirm your radiography certification, coronal polishing permits, and state-specific expanded functions align with what DOL will accept as standard for the role.
Target multi-location dental group employers
Dental service organizations operating across multiple states file PERM more routinely than solo practitioners, who rarely navigate permanent sponsorship. Prioritize employers with dedicated HR or immigration compliance teams, as PERM's recruitment documentation burden makes ad-hoc sponsorship from small private offices uncommon.
Search verified sponsors on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to find dental employers with confirmed green card sponsorship history. Filtering by role and location surfaces groups that have already completed PERM filings for clinical staff, cutting out guesswork before you invest time in a full application.
Request a prevailing wage determination early
Your employer must submit a prevailing wage request to OFLC before PERM recruitment begins. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV wage for your SOC code and metropolitan area so you can negotiate an offer that meets DOL's floor from day one.
Understand how priority dates affect your timeline
Once your employer files the I-140, your priority date locks in. If you're from India or China, per-country limits can create multi-year backlogs even after I-140 approval. Check the monthly USCIS Visa Bulletin to track when your priority date becomes current before expecting to file the I-485.
Protect your priority date if you switch employers
Under AC21 portability, you can carry your approved I-140's priority date to a new employer's petition if the new Lead Dental Assistant role is in the same or similar occupation. Document the occupational similarity carefully; USCIS scrutinizes role changes in clinical support positions.
Green Card Lead Dental Assistant: Frequently Asked Questions
Can a dental office sponsor a Lead Dental Assistant for a green card?
Yes, but the employer must complete PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor first, demonstrating there are no minimally qualified U.S. workers available for the role. Solo private practices rarely have the HR infrastructure to manage PERM's recruitment and documentation requirements. Multi-location dental groups with in-house compliance staff are far more likely to sponsor successfully.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
Green card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 leads to permanent residency rather than temporary status, but it requires PERM labor certification, an I-140 immigrant petition, and then adjustment of status or consular processing. There is no lottery, but per-country annual limits mean nationals of high-demand countries can face significant priority-date backlogs after I-140 approval. H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status with its own separate process.
Does a Lead Dental Assistant role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3?
Most Lead Dental Assistant positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers, since the role typically requires at least two years of clinical experience and state-specific certifications rather than a bachelor's degree. EB-2 is available if the employer can demonstrate the position genuinely requires an advanced degree or if you qualify through the National Interest Waiver, which is uncommon for this occupation.
Where can I find employers who sponsor green cards for dental assistant roles?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified green card sponsorship history, searchable by role and location. This lets you identify dental groups that have actually completed PERM filings for clinical staff rather than relying on job postings that mention sponsorship without any supporting filing history.
What happens to my green card case if I change dental employers mid-process?
If your I-485 has been pending for at least 180 days and your I-140 was approved, AC21 portability lets you move to a new employer in the same or similar occupation without losing your place in line. You can also request that your new employer file a fresh I-140 and ask USCIS to retain your original priority date from the approved petition.