Dental Assistant

🦷Being a dental assistant is like being a superhero for smiles!😎🦷 

Let me paint you a picture of why this role is so incredible:

Making a Difference: As a dental assistant, you're on the front lines of oral health care. You play a pivotal role in helping people achieve and maintain healthy smiles. Every day, you get to make a real difference in the lives of your patients, improving their confidence and overall well-being.

Opportunities for Growth: Becoming a dental assistant can be the first step on a rewarding career path in the dental field. With experience and further education, you can advance to roles such as dental hygienist, dental office manager, or even pursue dentistry itself. The sky's the limit!

Job Stability: The demand for dental assistants is on the rise, making it a secure career choice. Whether you work in a private practice, community clinic, or specialty office, your skills will always be in demand. Plus, many dental offices offer competitive salaries, benefits, and opportunities for advancement.

Overall, being a dental assistant isn't just a job—it's a fulfilling career that allows you to positively impact the lives of others while enjoying a sense of purpose, teamwork, and growth. 

Benefits & Perks:

• SIGN ON BONUS OF $1,500!!!
• Paid Holidays
• Additional Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Qualifying Non-For-Profit for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program (click here to learn more: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation)
• Casual dress code
• Health, dental & vision insurance options
• Free dental insurance
• Paid Employer sponsored life insurance.
• Supplemental insurance programs for additional life insurance, short-term disability, accident & cancer insurance
• Up to $600 every year for completing biometric health screenings on a single health insurance plan & up to $1,200 if a spouse also completes
• Up to $180 annual gym reimbursement
• Take advantage of our Dental & Outpatient Mental Health services while working
• Employee referral program

Salary Range: $15.59-$19.00 per hour based on certified years of experience. 

Responsible to: Dental Assistant Team Leader

Job Summary:

The Dental Assistant assists dentists with the treatment of patients and the completion of dental procedure. The Dental Assistant supports dental care delivery by preparing the treatment room, patient, instruments, and materials; passing instruments and materials; performing procedures in compliance with the New York State Dental Practice Act.

Essential Job Duties:

1. Assisting in the completion of dental procedures and maintenance of dental operatory in a manner consistent with practice standard and infection control requirements.
2. Patient care including but not limited to medical histories, charting, patient education
3. Keep accurate and complete patient records
4. Practicing four handed dentistry by performing tasks such as suctioning saliva, providing instruments or curing light during dental procedures
5. Taking dental x-rays in accordance with section 3515(4)(c) of the Public Health Law and section 89.45 of the Administrative Rules and Regulations for Public Health
6. Maintain DOH, OSHA, Aseptic Technique, HIPPA according to compliance and company protocol
7. Pour and trim stone study models
8. Preparing the patient treatment room by seating patients, obtaining records and applying protective garb
9. Preparing instruments, materials and medicaments to be used for appropriate procedures
10. Decontaminating and Sterilization of instruments and set up/break down operatory
11. Daily schedule review and development. May require calling patients
12.  Assist in ordering supplies
13. Maintain operatories are stocked daily i.e. gloves, masks, water bottles filled, gauze etc…
14. Put supplies away in a timely manner
15.  Assist in them maintenance of all dental instruments and equipment
16.  Identify and dispose of all expired dental materials
17. Assist in all required duties of sterilization to ensure instruments are sterilized in a timely manner
18.  Performs all duties as assigned by  supervisor.

Skills:

• Attention to detail and effective time management
• Organizational skills

Competencies:

• Proficient with email, Microsoft Office, and Dental software.
• Demonstrate active participation and adaptability in the workplace.
• Ability to work with people of all ages and backgrounds
• Ability to work closely with others
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Education:

Minimum Degree Required:

• High School Diploma/GED
• BLS (CPR) certification

Training:

• New Hire Orientation

Physical Requirements:  

The overall nature of the position is sedentary requiring little physical effort with occasional light physical exertion required. There is little, if any, exposure to environmental conditions

• The constant physical demand of the position is sitting.
• The frequent physical demands of the position are standing, walking, climbing, talking, hearing, repetitive motions, and eye/hand/foot coordination.
• The occasional physical demands of the position are lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, balancing, stooping, crouching, reaching, handling, grasping, and feeling.