Princess Dental Staffing
Dental Assistant - Dentistry For Children at Yonkers - Yonkers, NY
- Permanent Dental Assistant Job
- Yonkers, NY
Job Description
Pediatric Dental Assistant needed for our modern, well-established pediatric dental office! Dental Assistants are responsible for providing chair-side support to Dentists and completing prep work so they can more efficiently care for patients. Duties include assisting during dental procedures, taking dental radiographs and digital scans, sterilizing and organizing dental instruments, completing intake paperwork and updating patient records. Experience a plus, but willing to train the right candidate.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Assisting the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures
Taking and developing dental radiographs (x-rays)
Taking digital scans/digital impressions
Asking about the patient's medical history and taking vital signs
Serving as an infection control officer, following infection control protocol, and preparing and sterilizing instruments and equipment
Helping patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment
Providing patients with oral care instructions following surgery and other procedures, such as the placement of a restoration (filling)
Teaching patients' appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health, including tooth brushing, flossing and nutritional counseling
Taking impressions of patients' teeth for study casts (models of teeth)
Completing lab work under the direction of the Dentist
Performing clerical office tasks under the direction of the Practice Administrator
Communicating with patients and suppliers, which may involve scheduling appointments, answering the telephone, billing and ordering supplies
Required Skills/Abilities:
Customer service skills to ensure patients feel comfortable during their appointment as well as well-informed about treatment and dental wellness
Technical and troubleshooting skills to work with a variety of dental, medical, scheduling and other organization software in the office
Organization skills enable these professionals to keep their workspace clean to ensure patients, dentists and other assistants are safe and healthy while working
Knowledge of dental instruments
Prior experience administering dental X-rays
Prior knowledge of EagleSoft dental software a plus
Bilingual English/Spanish a plus
Education and Experience:
NYS Registered Dental Assistant
Dental Assistant Certificate earned through DANB or certified dental assisting program or trade school
CPR or BLS Certification
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
Health insurance
Paid time off
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Experience:
Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
X-Ray Certification (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
Yonkers, NY 10701: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
