Dental Assistant - Grider Support Services LLC - Buffalo, NY

Permanent Dental Assistant Job

Buffalo, NY

Job Description

Grider Support Services, LLC in partnership with ECMC, is one of WNY’s largest and most respected multi-specialty medical groups! We are committed to providing comprehensive, high-quality patient-centered care to improve the overall quality in the lives of our patients.
We are seeking a skilled Dental Assistant to join our team. This is a full-time role with a Monday – Friday schedule during day-shift hours.
As our Dental Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting our Dentists during patient examinations and treatments. Your primary responsibilities will include assisting the dentist, preparing patients for examinations, and gathering preliminary medical histories and vital signs for review. This position requires strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work well within a team.
By joining our dental practice, you will contribute to providing high-quality dental care and improving patients' overall oral health!!
We offer our employees:

Medical, dental, vision & much more
Generous PTO
Paid holidays
Competitive salary
Pay range: $19-$20 per hour*
401(K) 3% employer contribution
Verizon wireless discount

Essential Duties of a Dental Assistant:

Support the dentists during patient examinations and treatments, ensuring a smooth and efficient workflow.
Seating and preparing patients for examinations, creating a comfortable and welcoming environment.
Gather preliminary medical histories and vital signs, which are essential for the dentist's review.
Ensure the dentists have the necessary materials ready for treatments. This may require expertly mixing various restorative materials, including amalgams, silicates, and other necessary compounds.
Create dental charts, recording important information about patients' oral health, treatments, and progress.
Educate patients on proper oral care techniques, preventive measures, and post-treatment instructions. Empower patients to take control of their oral health and maintain healthy smiles.

Minimum Qualifications of a Dental Assistant:

Graduation from an accredited program in Dental Assisting; or
One year of experience as a Dental Assistant.
The pay range listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant at the time of posting. When determining pay, several factors will be considered including but not limited to location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, professional credentials, internal equity, and budget.

Grider Support Services, LLC is proud to be AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

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