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Remote Dental Jobs in Rochester, NY (NOW HIRING)

Dental Assistant

Batavia, NY · On-site +1

$45.73K - $59.45K/yr

Prepares dental medicaments and impression materials per manufacturer's instructions * Accomplishes all intra-operative procedures within standard infection control protocols * Assists in routine ...

Chief Pilot Part 135 (Remote)

Lima, NY · On-site +1

$160K - $180K/yr

Dental insurance * 401(k) retirement plan * Remote-first work culture * Opportunity to help shape and grow a dynamic Part 135 scheduled operation * Professional, safety-focused, and collaborative ...

Remote Insurance Representative | Flexible Schedule | Commission-Based This position offers ... Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and prescription coverage * Ongoing ...

Remote Insurance Representative | Flexible Schedule | Commission-Based This position offers ... Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and prescription coverage * Ongoing ...

Remote, work from home career. * Average first-year earnings of $69K commission + bonuses. * Life ... Excellent benefits package - medical, dental, and prescription coverage. * Exceptional training ...

Remote, work from home career. * Average first-year earnings of $69K commission + bonuses. * Life ... Excellent benefits package - medical, dental, and prescription coverage. * Exceptional training ...

Remote, work from home career. * Average first-year earnings of $69K commission + bonuses. * Life ... Excellent benefits package - medical, dental, and prescription coverage. * Exceptional training ...

Remote, work from home career. * Average first-year earnings of $69K commission + bonuses. * Life ... Excellent benefits package - medical, dental, and prescription coverage. * Exceptional training ...

Remote, work from home career. * Average first-year earnings of $69K commission + bonuses. * Life ... Excellent benefits package - medical, dental, and prescription coverage. * Exceptional training ...

Remote, work from home career. * Average first-year earnings of $69K commission + bonuses. * Life ... Excellent benefits package - medical, dental, and prescription coverage. * Exceptional training ...

Remote, work from home career. * Average first-year earnings of $69K commission + bonuses. * Life ... Excellent benefits package - medical, dental, and prescription coverage. * Exceptional training ...

Remote, work from home career. * Average first-year earnings of $69K commission + bonuses. * Life ... Excellent benefits package - medical, dental, and prescription coverage. * Exceptional training ...

Remote, work from home career. * Average first-year earnings of $69K commission + bonuses. * Life ... Excellent benefits package - medical, dental, and prescription coverage. * Exceptional training ...

Remote, work from home career. * Average first-year earnings of $69K commission + bonuses. * Life ... Excellent benefits package - medical, dental, and prescription coverage. * Exceptional training ...

Remote, work from home career. * Average first-year earnings of $69K commission + bonuses. * Life ... Excellent benefits package - medical, dental, and prescription coverage. * Exceptional training ...

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How much do remote dental jobs pay per hour?

As of May 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote dental in Rochester, NY is $41.73, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $36.06 and $47.45 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Remote Dental job?

A Remote Dental job allows dental professionals to provide virtual consultations, administrative support, or teledentistry services from a remote location. Roles can include virtual dental assistants, remote treatment coordinators, or teledentists who offer guidance through online platforms. These jobs help improve patient access to care while allowing professionals to work from home.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Remote Dental position, and why are they important?

To thrive in a Remote Dental position, you need a background in dental hygiene, assisting, or administration, often supported by relevant certifications or licensure in your field. Proficiency with dental practice management software, secure communication platforms, and telehealth systems is essential for remote work. Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and the ability to work independently are crucial soft skills for remote collaboration and patient care. These abilities ensure effective virtual patient engagement, accurate record-keeping, and seamless team integration in a digital dental environment.

What are the typical responsibilities of a remote dental professional?

As a remote dental professional, your daily tasks may include conducting virtual patient consultations, providing oral health education, coordinating treatment plans, managing patient records, and supporting administrative workflows. You may collaborate closely with on-site dental teams, schedule appointments, triage patient needs, and assist with insurance verification—all via digital platforms. While the clinical aspects may be limited by the remote format, your role is vital in streamlining communication and ensuring patients receive timely care. Many remote dental roles offer opportunities to develop leadership in virtual patient management and advance into supervisory or training positions within the telehealth sector.
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Infographic showing various Remote Dental job openings in Rochester, NY as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 83% Full Time, and 17% Part Time. Highlights an 100% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $86,790 per year, or $41.7 per hour.
Dental Assistant

$45.73K - $59.45K/yr

Full-time

Posted 27 days ago


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Job description

Summary
This is an Open Continuous Announcement. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available. Applications will remain on file until September 30, 2026.
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Duties
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Duties include but are not limited to:
  • Sets up operatory and/or surgery suite for planned dental procedure and cleans dental unit for timely turnover
  • Passes instruments safely, accurately, and efficiently
  • Keeps operative field clear of debris and retracts oral tissues effectively and comfortably
  • Prepares dental medicaments and impression materials per manufacturer's instructions
  • Accomplishes all intra-operative procedures within standard infection control protocols
  • Assists in routine general dental procedures using concepts of four-handed dentistry
  • Assists in specialized dental procedures, such as oral surgery, endodontics, periodontics, prosthodontics, implant placement and restoration
  • Maintains both routine and specialty dental equipment per manufacturer instructions and dental service standards
  • Exposes both standard and specialty dental imaging (i.e. TMJ, ceph, cone beam) in traditional and/or digital formats
  • Modifies settings to achieve the images as requested by the provider
  • Images are characterized by diagnostic quality, accurately oriented and exposed
  • Dental imaging safety techniques are utilized, and retakes are minimized
  • Imaging requests are accomplished within the desired time frame
  • Demonstrates proper infection control procedures in setting up and cleaning operatories
  • Disinfects oral appliances to prevent cross contamination
  • Properly prepares instruments for transfer to SPD for sterilization
  • Follows all Standard Operating Procedures for Reusable Medical Equipment
  • Works closely with SPD to ensure availability of instruments so that clinical care is not delayed
  • Demonstrates proper infection control procedures in exposing images
  • Assists in filling gaps in the doctor's schedule due to late cancellations and failed appointments
  • Initiates computerized progress note
  • Assists dentist in charting findings and treatment plans in patient records-
  • Assists in clerical scheduling functions
  • Modifies care as necessitated by patient's age and abilities (patient transfer and position)
  • Provides accurate and understandable instructions to patients
  • Participates in patient identification and time out per Joint Commission requirements
  • Monitors patient condition during treatment, being alert for signs of physical distress
  • Pours impressions and prepares study models
  • Makes final denture impression trays and prepares bite rims
  • Fabricates athletic mouth guards and bleaching trays
  • Performs other dental laboratory functions as time and skill levels allow
  • Monitors patient vital signs (BP, pulse, pulse oximeter) and condition during invasive treatment and during recovery period following procedure
  • Applies topical anesthetic at the injection site
  • Applies topical fluoride
  • Makes impressions for diagnostic casts and preliminary impressions for prosthetic fabrication
  • Removes plaque and soft debris from removable prostheses
  • Provides patient preventative education and oral hygiene instruction
  • Provides post-operative and other appropriate patient education
  • Shows courtesy, respect, and a positive attitude for patients, co-workers and the public
  • Provides assistance to customers with questions or concerns, provides service recovery
  • Maintains patient confidentiality per HIPAA with written and verbal information
  • Follows computer security regulations
  • Modifies care as necessitated by patient's age and abilities (patient transfer and position)
  • Provides accurate and understandable instructions to patients
  • Participates in patient identification and time out per Joint Commission requirements
  • Monitors patient condition during treatment, being alert for signs of physical distress
  • Complies with Employee Education requirements
  • Completes mandatory annual safety training sessions

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm
Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 21261A
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Requirements
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Conditions of employment
  • You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.
  • All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
  • Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
  • Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
  • Subject to background/security investigation.
  • Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
  • Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
  • Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:
  • your performance and conduct;
  • the needs and interests of the agency;
  • whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
  • whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
Qualifications
Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.
Basic Requirements:
  • United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
  • Experience and Education:
    • Experience. Six months experience that demonstrates the applicant's ability to perform the work, or provides familiarity with the work. OR,
    • Education. Successful completion of a 1-year dental assistant program accredited by the American Dental Association's Commission on [Dental] Accreditation [(CODA)]. OR
    • Experience/Education Combination. Equivalent combinations of experience and education are qualifying.
  • Certification. Public Law 97-35 requires that persons who administer radiologic procedures meet the credentialing standards in 42 CFR Part 75. Essentially, they must have successfully completed an educational program that meets or exceeds the standards described in that regulation, and is accredited by an organization recognized by the Department of Education, and be certified as radiographers in their field.
    • Provisions for Certification of Radiologic Competence
      • (a) Successful completion of the Dental Radiation Health and Safety Examination administered by the Dental Assisting National Board, Inc.; OR,
      • (b) Successful completion of the Principles and Practice of Dental Radiology and Radiographic Safety courses and examinations developed by the Assistant Under Secretary for Health for Dentistry. OR,
      • (c) Successful completion of a radiation health and safety program or examination approved by a state board of dentistry or the Department of Defense (DoD).]
      • (2) Non-certified applicants who otherwise meet the eligibility requirements for certification of radiologic competence may be given a temporary appointment as a graduate dental assistant under the authority of 38 U.S.C. § 7405 (a) (1) (D). Failure to obtain certification during that period is justification for termination of the temporary appointment. This [will result in removal from the GS-681 series and] may result in termination of employment.
      • (3) Certification in basic life support methods is highly desirable.
      • (4) Certification by the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB). The American Dental Association (ADA) recognizes DANB as the national certification for Dental Assistants. DANB certifi- cation is not required, but highly desirable for the appointment of Dental Assistants up to and including the full performance level, and is required for all positions above the full performance level.]
      • (5) Loss of Credential. An employee in this occupation who fails to obtain licensure/certification/registration within the required time frame, or who fails to maintain the required licensure/certification/registration must be removed from the occupation, which may also result in termination of employment.
  • Grandfathering Provision. All persons employed in VHA in this occupation on the effective date of this qualification standard are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the title, series and grade held, including [ ] certification [(for positions above the full performance level)] that are part of the basic requirements of the occupation. For employees who do not meet all the basic requirements required in this standard, but who met the qualifications applicable to the position at the time they were appointed to it, the following provisions apply:
    • [(1)] Such employees [ ] may be reassigned, promoted up to and including the full performance (journey) level, or [changed to lower grade] within the occupation, but may not be promoted beyond the journey level or placed in supervisory or managerial positions. Such employees [MUST] meet the [certification] requirement before they can be promoted to those higher grade levels.
    • [(2)] Employees who are appointed on a temporary basis prior to the effective date of the qualification standard may not have their temporary appointment extended or be reappointed, on a temporary or permanent basis, until they fully meet the basic requirements of the standard.
    • [(3)] Employees initially grandfathered into this occupation, who subsequently obtain additional education and/or licensure/certification/registration that meet all the basic requirements of this qualification standard must maintain the required credentials as a condition of employment in the occupation.
    • [(4)] If an employee who was retained [ ] under this provision leaves [the] occupation, the employee loses protected status and must meet the full VA qualification standard requirements in effect at the time of reentry to the occupation.
  • Physical Requirements. See VA Directive and Handbook 5019.
  • English Language Proficiency. Dental assistants must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with chapter 2, section D, paragraph 5a, this part.

Grade Determinations: GS-6 [Staff Dental Assistant (Full Performance Level)]
  • (a) Experience. At least 1 year of experience [equivalent to] the next lower grade level that demonstrates the core competencies described at that level. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the [following] technical KSAs [ ]:
  • (b) Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
    • 1. [Ability to identify normal oral anatomy.
    • 2. Advanced knowledge of instruments, materials, and standardized dental procedures used in all phases of restorative, surgical, endodontic and periodontal care and procedures.
    • 3. Ability to monitor and perform basic interpretation of vital signs.
    • 4. Ability to independently provide procedure-specific patient education and appropriate referral of patient concerns to treating dentist.
    • 5. Ability to capture standard and special dental images of good diagnostic quality in traditional or digital formats.
    • 6. Ability to perform maintenance on dental equipment used for routine and specialty dentistry.
    • 7. Ability to enter and retrieve data utilizing electronic dental records.
    • 8. Ability to perform dental assistant-appropriate laboratory procedures]
  • (c) Assignment. [Employee serves at the full performance level with the ability to perform full range of duties with some independence in assigned specialties, with indirect supervision from the lead dental assistant, dental assistant supervisor or treating dentist. Assignments at this level include, but are not limited to: using the concepts of four-handed dentistry; assists with specialty procedures including oral surgery, periodontal therapy, endodontic, 7 prosthodontic and implant placement and restoration; anticipates surgeons/specialists needs at each stage of treatment; takes preliminary impressions; selects and manipulates a variety of gypsums and waxes; pours, trims and evaluates the quality of diagnostic casts; fabricates custom trays.

Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.
The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-06.
Physical Demands: Work demands standing, walking, bending, twisting, and carrying light items.
Work Environment: Work is performed in an office/clinic sett...

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