Dental Assistant

New York Family Dentistry • New York, NY

2d • $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

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists chairside during a variety of procedures
• 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
• Education Level: No Education Listed