Dental Assistant

Guardian Dentistry Partners•New York, NY

19d•$26

About The Position

We are looking to add a dental assistant to our team in New York, NY! Our office combines breakthrough technology with traditional dentistry so that we can improve patient smiles with conservative and non-invasive procedures. The ideal candidate will have prior dental office experience and have the ability to work well within a team. If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply!

Requirements

1-2 years of Dental Assisting experience preferred
Outstanding professionalism, high moral standards, and a self-motivated work ethic
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build trusting relationships with your co-workers and patients
Driven personality to want to strive to be the best in your profession and provide the best care for our patients

Responsibilities

Preparing exam rooms, sterilizing instruments, and ensuring necessary equipment is ready for dentists
Knowledge of general anatomy of the mouth and dental terms
Understanding of crowns, fillings, extractions, root canals and implants
Assisting dentists during procedures by handing them instruments and anticipating needs
Taking and processing X-rays of patients
Perform lab tasks as instructed
Greeting patients as they arrive and scheduling appointments
Advising patients on recommended oral hygiene
Maintaining accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures
Strong communications skills required to deliver oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
Handling general administrative and other duties to maintain the dental practice