Princess Dental Staffing
Dental Assistant - Newbridge Family Dentistry - North Bellmore, NY
- Permanent Dental Assistant Job
- North Bellmore, NY
Job Description
We are looking for a dental assistant to join our dental family! The ideal candidate will assist the dentist while helping create a pleasant experience for patients. Dental assistants should be well-organized with great attention to detail. You should be able to follow instructions and respect dental office regulations.
Responsibilities
Welcome customers in the dental office
Prepare and set up patients for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
Sterilize instruments according to regulations
Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
Undertake lab tasks as instructed
Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
Schedule appointments
Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures
Skills
Proven experience as dental assistant
Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
Understanding of health & safety regulations
Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus
Good computer skills (*Knowledge of Dentrist and Dexis a plus/ preferred)
Excellent communication and people skills
Attention to detail
Well-organized and reliable
High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is a plus/preferred
**Hourly Rate based on experience!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $22.00 - $32.00 per hour
Benefits:
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Paid time off
Education:
High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
Dental Assisting: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
