Dental Assistant - Grider Support Services LLC - Buffalo, NY

Overview: We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Dental Assistant to join our Oral Oncology team. As a Dental Assistant, you will play a crucial role in providing high-quality patient care and support to our dental staff. If you have a passion for helping others and possess the necessary medical knowledge and skills, we encourage you to apply.
Pay Range: $20.00 - $24.00* Department: Dental Location: 800 Hertel Ave Buffalo, NY Position Type: Full-time, First Shift
Why Grider Support Services?

Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a schedule with no nights or weekends.
Comprehensive Benefits: Rich medical, dental, vision package with a 100% employer funded HRA!
Generous Paid Time Off: 10 paid holidays, plus PTO and a sick bank.
Secure Retirement: 401(k) plan with a 3% match.
Peace of Mind: Employer paid life insurance policy and other voluntary life insurance offerings.
Extra Perks: Exclusive deals, discounts, and more

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. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. 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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