Dental Assistant Revised 7-2020

Job Summary

DENTAL ASSISTANT WITH EXPANDED DUTIES

• This is a wonderful opportunity to work with an experienced and respected "Top Westchester Dentist".
• WE ARE A PPE COMPLIANT OFFICE
• We are a fee-for-service practice, offering a stress-free schedule with state-of-the-art dental technology. The right person should be open to training, learning new skills, and have a warm, welcoming attitude. Your priority will be to treat our patients like gold. If you are eager to learn and grow with us, we would love to meet you.
• We prefer a working knowledge of Dentrix software. You must be able to do clinical charting, including periodontal charting, take x-rays using Dexis, use the Intra-oral camera.

• We perform all of the aspects of general dentistry, including root canal therapy, implant placement and restoration, cosmetic dentistry, Zoom Whitening, and Invisalign treatment.

• The salary is based on your dental experience and education.

• Generous benefits include a pension plan, a paid vacation, family dental benefits, and more.

• Hours tailored for family time - part or full-time hours.

• One block from the New Rochelle Metro-North

As a Dental Assistant, you are a key contributor to making the dental practice run efficiently by being a standout colleague and working together for phenomenal patient outcomes. As a member of our team, you enjoy competitive pay, profit-sharing plan, flexibility, and structure. You receive peer mentoring support, continuing education, and a doctor that values your contribution.

Schedule - Part time - Flexible shared hours - call to discuss.

Tuesday 9-7 - Thursday 9-7 - Friday 8:30-5

Responsibilities

• Enthusiastically greet and prepare patients for CDC guidelines for dental care
• Be a resource to the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures
• Set up, breakdown and disinfecting operatories post-treatment
• Capture quality x-ray images
• Manage infection control - prepare and sterilize instruments and equipment, ear and apply appropriate PPE
• Help practice run smoothly by maintaining dental supplies and ensuring equipment operates effectively
• Provide patients with instructions for oral care following all dental treatment procedures
• Interact with patients to resolve issues with enthusiasm and kindness

Qualifications

• Experienced in 4 handed dentistry, or we will train you.
• State certification/licensure as required to work as a Dental Assistant, active CPR, and compliance with any other licensing or credentialing requirements
• Two or more years of relevant experience in the dental industry preferred
• Strong communication skills, a "can-do" attitude, flexibility, and dependability.
• We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Internship

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan

Experience:

• Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• X-Ray Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: One location