Princess Dental Staffing
Experienced Dental Assistant - Rifkin Dental - Yorktown Heights, NY
- Permanent Dental Assistant Job
- Yorktown Heights, NY
Job Description
Are you a phenomenal dental assistant? Do you want to work in a fun, friendly, and passionate office with unlimited earning potential? Then we are looking for you! Come join our team at Rifkin Dental! We are a top of the line office that provides optimal dental care in a fun and friendly environment for employees and patients. Rifkin Dental was established in 1985, we currently have 3 different locations. We are dedicated to growth and opportunity. We offer a competitive salary and a bonus structure with unlimited earning potential. The best candidate for this position will be friendly, bubbly, motivated, flexible and passionate about patient relations. Experience in dental assisting is preferred. However, we are willing to train the right candidate. You can learn more about our practice by visiting our website at www.rifkindental.com
Dental Assistant sample schedule: Mon 8 am-5 pm, Tues 8 am - 5 pm, Wed 8 am - 5 pm, Thurs OFF, Friday 8 am - 4 pm, and Sat 8 am - 1 pm
Experience and Skills Needed:
Experienced in 4-handed dentistry.
Understand functionality of autoclave, ultrasonic and x-ray machines (intraoral and panoramic).
Must maintain a genuinely positive/upbeat attitude throughout the day.
Passion for what you do and the drive to improve.
Superior attention to detail with the willingness to learn and accept guidance/feedback.
Computer skills (Dentrix, Microsoft office, e-mail, etc.) and the ability to learn new technology quickly.
Demonstrate respect and consideration for all members of the team.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
High School Diploma or equivalent.
A minimum of two years experience in a dental office.
What your responsibilities will be:
Assisting the doctors chairside for various clinical procedures.
Turning over all rooms for doctors and hygiene and setting up for the next patient.
Sterilizing instruments with both the ultrasonic and autoclave.
Putting away all instruments in their proper place and stocking all rooms with the necessary items.
Keeping up with the cleanliness by sweeping floors, changing garbages, vacuuming, etc.
Logging patient cases and double-checking all cases are in the office and all parts needed for the cases are available.
Sending out lab cases and writing up lab scripts.
Writing clinical notes for each patient.
Taking impressions, pouring, and trimming models.
Making in-house retainers, whitening trays, and custom trays.
Taking x-rays on patients and intraoral photos.
Updating and documenting patient charts and taking patient blood pressure readings.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $19.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Paid time off
Referral program
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
