Dental Assistant

New York Family Dentistry • New York, NY

4h • $18

About The Position

✔ Assist dentists chairside during a variety of procedures, ensuring a smooth and comfortable experience for patients.
✔ Prepare treatment rooms by sterilizing instruments and arranging necessary materials.
✔ Support treatments like cleanings, fillings, crowns, extractions, and root canals.
✔ Handle, sterilize, and maintain dental instruments and equipment.
✔ Ensure efficient patient flow by coordinating with the front office team.
✔ Follow infection control protocols to maintain a safe and sterile environment.
✔ Take and process dental radiographs (X-rays).

Requirements

• Hands-on experience in a general dentistry setting (preferred).
• Strong knowledge of dental procedures, instruments, and materials.
• Proficiency in taking and processing dental radiographs.
• Excellent organizational, multitasking, and communication skills.
• A positive attitude, team spirit, and a passion for patient care.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Dentrix Ascend (a plus!).

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists chairside during a variety of procedures, ensuring a smooth and comfortable experience for patients.
• Prepare treatment rooms by sterilizing instruments and arranging necessary materials.
• Support treatments like cleanings, fillings, crowns, extractions, and root canals.
• Handle, sterilize, and maintain dental instruments and equipment.
• Ensure efficient patient flow by coordinating with the front office team.
• Follow infection control protocols to maintain a safe and sterile environment.
• Take and process dental radiographs (X-rays).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed