Dental Assistant

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Bonus based on performance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off

Role: Experienced Dental Assistant Preferred

Flexible schedule - Our office is open Monday - Friday, NO WEEKENDS. Schedules are made based on the office's needs for full time 35-40 scheduled hours / week.

Our busy practice is searching for an experienced dental assistant to join our team. We need someone who can perform basic daily tasks such as clean & re-set exam rooms, assist during patient consults / surgery, and take x-rays and photos. Making the patient feel comfortable while waiting & maintaining complex client records with the utmost confidentiality is also very important.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare & break down exam and surgical rooms & assist the doctor with procedures
• Sterilize instruments with care
• Assist in updating and maintaining client dental records
• Greet customers and help to answer any questions they might have
• Prevent the spread of infection and disease by maintaining a surgically clean work environment

Qualifications:

• Prior experience as a dental assistant at least 2 years
• Proficient in Taking Digital X-Rays
• Dentrix & Dexis experience preferred
• Comprehensive understanding of dental instruments
• Exceptional customer service skills - this is a must
• Strong knowledge of computer programs such as MS Office, Dentrix, Dexis, Prexion, Eprescribe, Itero and Gmail is a plus

Our office is a state of the art facility that delivers 5 star care to our patients. We pride ourselves on our efficient and kind customer service. Most of our business comes from patient word of mouth. Our team members are not only caring and welcoming to our patients they are also caring and kind co-workers. We feel that a happy team makes for a happy work environment for our staff and a positive experience for our patients.

Medical insurance is available through our office for purchase by the employee (pre-tax)
Paid time off - legal holidays and other holidays are benefits earned after the probationary period is over. Paid Vacation time is earned after 1 year and 3 years. Sick/safe PTO is earned by hours worked per NY state.