Experienced Dental Assistant - Preferred Dental Care - New York, NY

Permanent Dental Assistant Job

New York, NY

Job Description

Are you an experienced dental assistant looking for a long term opportunity with room to grow?
We are looking for a skilled dental assistant to help our specialist dentists provide a pleasant experience for our patients. You'll help us provide excellent customer service while making our patient flow more efficient and productive.
Key qualities include great communication skills and a natural ability to build positive relations with both patients and staff. We want someone who is career focused and looking for a long term opportunity.
We pride ourselves on having a very well organized office which runs smoothly and on our upbeat, friendly, productive and fun-loving team. We work hard to ensure that all staff are on the same page and that everyone gets along and fits into our office family.
There is a lot of room to grow with the company such as transitioning into assisting specialist dentists and surgeries, becoming a lead dental assistant or transitioning into management.
Responsibilities

Greet and seat patients, make them feel welcome and comfortable
Take digital x-rays
Assist the dentist with procedures
Clean and set up dental rooms
Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
Sterilize instruments according to regulations
Assist the dentist during procedures

Skills

Proven experience in assisting specialist dentists
Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
Understanding of health & safety regulations
Excellent communication and people skills
Attention to detail
Well-organized and reliable
Time Management

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:

Employee discount
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Referral program

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Weekends as needed

Experience:

Dental Assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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