Dental Assistant - Newbridge Family Dentistry - North Bellmore, NY

We are looking for a dental assistant to join our dental family! The ideal candidate will be a team player and help the staff and assist the dentist while helping create a pleasant experience for patients. Dental assistants should be well-organized with great attention to detail. You should be able to follow instructions and respect dental office regulations.
Responsibilities:

Welcome patients in the dental office
Prepare and set up patients for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
Sterilize instruments according to regulations
Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
Undertake lab tasks as instructed
Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
Schedule appointments
Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures

Skills:

Proven experience as dental assistant
Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
Understanding of health & safety regulations
Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks
Good computer skills (*Knowledge of Dentrix and Dexis a plus/ preferred)
Excellent communication and people skills
Attention to detail
Well-organized and reliable
High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is a plus/preferred

****Hourly Rate based on experience!
We are looking for coverage on the following days:
Thursday, Friday and/or Saturday
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:

Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Paid time off

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

Dental Assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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