Job description

We are looking for a competent dental assistant who will make the dentist’s office more efficient and pleasant for patients. Dental assistants should be well-organized with great attention to detail.

What we Offer:

• "Staff safety first" Medical grade air purifier on each room and top or the line PPE provided.
• Health Insurance option offered.
• Paid vacation offered.
• Great team members for happy working environment.
• This is a Full time position: 3-4 days/week & every other Saturdays, total working hours up to 38 hours/week.

Our office is located at Garden State Pkwy EXT 172, 10 minutes driving from both Garden State Plaza Mall in NJ or downtown Pearl River, NY.

About Our Office

• Newly opened state of the art facility
• General and Pediatric multi-specialty group
• One of the fastest growing dental office in the area
• Only PPO and FFS patients

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients in the dental office
• Prepare 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
• Be able to take x-rays
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
• Understanding of health & safety regulations
• Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus
• Good computer skills
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Attention to detail
• Well-organized and reliable
• High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: One location

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