Dental Assistant

PERFECT SMILE DOC • New York, NY

44d • Onsite

About The Position

Joining Perfect Smile Doc is an opportunity for Dental Assistant to work closely with a group of enthusiastic and experienced dental professionals who are committed to quality dental care. This position is open to candidates with experience as a Orthodontic Dental Assistant.

We are a growing multi-location and state of the art dental practice that offers training and career development, competitive wage and comprehensive benefit package for its team members. If you are looking for a positive change and want to join an ideal workplace with focus on teamwork, mutual respect, hard work and positive energy, the General and Orthodontic Dental Assistant position may be an exciting opportunity for you.

Our Core Values are: Constant & Never Ending Improvement, Teamwork and Positive Energy

Requirements

• Must be available to work Full Time and available for Saturday shifts
• 2-3 Year experience as Dental Assistant highly desirable
• DA/RDA certification or license highly desirable
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish highly desirable
• Dental assisting: 2 years (Required)
• Spanish (Required)

Nice To Haves

• DA/RDA certification or license highly desirable
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish highly desirable
• 2-3 Year experience as Dental Assistant highly desirable

Responsibilities

• Assisting dentists, orthodontists and hygienists during treatments by handling tools and materials
• Providing comfort to patients before, during, and after treatments
• Taking down vital indicators such as pulse and blood pressure are measured and recorded
• Checking patients in, leading them to exam rooms or seats, and assisting them in getting situated in for their visit
• Educating patients about post-procedure care
• Educating patients about appropriate oral hygiene.
• Exposing and processing X-rays under the dentist’s supervision
• Clean and prepare treatment rooms, Sterilize and disinfect equipment per OSHA, CDC, EPA, and OSAP guidelines.
• Performs allowed chairside procedures
• Tray set-ups for bonding and debond procedures
• Perform high quality clinical procedures as licenses allow and as assigned by doctor including scanning impressions, x-rays, placing bands, etc.
• Accurately complete all necessary and appropriate clinical charting of the patient’s status, visit, hygiene and next visit
• Perform lab work as needed for retainers and appliances

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Healthcare Benefit with Employer Contribution
• 401K Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Full sponsorship for qualified Certification Programs
• Paid Time Off/Sick Days
• Professional development assistance

What This Job Offers

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