Princess Dental Staffing
Hurley Ave Dental - Dental Assistant Unlicensed - BrookBeam Dental - Kingston, NY
- Permanent Dental Assistant Job
- Kingston, NY
Job Description
Embark on an exhilarating journey with our esteemed family dental practice situated in the lively hub of Kingston, NY! We're in search of a talented Dental Assistant to add a spark to our team and help us provide unparalleled care to our diverse patient base. If you're brimming with passion for dentistry, enjoy the buzz of a fast-paced environment, and are eager to make a difference in our thriving practice, seize this opportunity to be part of something truly special!
Position Details:
Location - Gene Destefano DDS
Address - 283 Hurley Ave, Kingston, NY 12401
Full-time - Monday 1pm to 7pm, Tuesday 9am to 6pm, Thursday 9am to 5pm, Friday 7am to 2pm
Salary - $18 - $24/hr
We value our employees and want to remain competitive in a demanding industry. The following are some benefits we offer to our full time Dental Assistants:
Health Benefits
401K
Continuing Education
Vacation, sick days, and paid holidays
As a Dental Assistant, you will be providing chair-side assistance to the dentist and care and comfort to the patient including:
Assisting the dentist in practicing two- or
four-handed dentistry (based on dentist preference), including delivering and
retrieving instruments from the dentist, providing suction and retraction as
instructed; also takes needed x-rays, keeps dentist informed as to
appointment timing, and provides other assistance as required by the dentist
during the appointment.
Reviewing and confirming medical history and
current medications with patient, discovers and communicates changes and
other relevant health information to dentist; ensures relevant records and
X-rays are called up on the computer or otherwise present for review and use
by the dentist; performs triage for the dentist.
Interacting effectively with patient: meets and
greets patient, escorts patient to operatory, seats and prepares patient for
appointment (provides bib, water, etc.) and prepares instrumentation needed
by the dentist; at conclusion of visit, instructs patient regarding
aftercare, facilitates referrals as needed, and escorts patient to front desk
for future appointments and payment; makes appropriate follow-up calls to
patient. Prepares for next day scheduled patient cases.
Preparing, maintaining, and breaking down operatory
according to protocol before, during, and after patient visit including, but
not limited to: proper stocking of room with required instruments and
supplies, cleaning and maintaining operatory equipment, proper sterilization
of instruments, and cleaning room thoroughly between patients. Contributes to the housekeeping and
maintenance of the office.
Interacting effectively with lab personnel
and/or performs lab functions such as entering lab cases into computer and
ensuring lab work is ready for appointments; facilitates and/or performs
instrument sterilization.
Interacting effectively with front desk
personnel regarding appointment progress, patient scheduling concerns,
paperwork needs; supply needs and other matters important to the practice.
Visit us at www.brookbeamdental.com to learn more about our organizational values!
Thank you for your time and interest in our growing organization.
