Dental Assistant

Dental OfficeClifton Park, NY
Onsite

About The Position

The Smile Lodge Pediatric Dentistry is a fun, fast-paced, and team-oriented dental practice dedicated to providing exceptional care for children in a positive and supportive environment. We’re looking for reliable, hard-working, and motivated individuals to join our amazing Dental Assisting team at our Clifton Park location! No dental experience? No problem! We offer on-the-job training so you can learn everything you need to succeed.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Reliable, professional, and eager to learn
  • Comfort working with children
  • Must be available for a full-time, four-day work week

Nice To Haves

  • No dental experience? No problem! We offer on-the-job training so you can learn everything you need to succeed.

Responsibilities

  • Retrieves patients and responsible parties from the waiting room in an engaging manner, escorting them back to the clinical area
  • Escort patients and responsible parties to check out upon completion of the appointment
  • Identifies any areas of concern to be brought to the dentist’s or hygienist’s attention
  • Receives and documents consent for any treatment to be performed during the visit (fluoride, radiographs, N20, sedation, etc.)
  • Takes and documents diagnostic radiographs for patients when a licensed professional identifies the need
  • Consistently delivers benefit statements and utilizes patient hand-outs to support the education of legal guardians
  • Accurately documents all findings by a licensed professional as well as treatment performed during the appointment
  • Is able to reiterate proposed treatment plans determined by the doctor to the legal guardian in a way that makes them feel comfortable and valued
  • Accurately indicates the next appointment needed using the appropriate appointment descriptions
  • Engages the patient during “downtimes” when waiting for the doctor or hygienist to become available, delivering a patient experience that is unsurpassed
  • Anticipates the hygienist's or doctors' needs during the appointment to ensure a seamless visit
  • Adheres to OSHA standards by consistently wearing PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
  • Efficiently breaks down, cleans, and sets up work stations (chairs and rooms) in between appointments to OSHA standards
  • Maintains up-to-date CPR/BLS certification
  • Keeps work station clean and stocked at all times
  • Embodies the standards of The Smile Lodge (Is a great teammate, is great at their job, delivers a great patient experience, and shows up)

Benefits

  • A 4-day work week
  • Paid Time Off and Unpaid Time Off options
  • Health and Dental Insurance are available after only 3 months of employment
  • Consistent schedule with a four-day work week (no weekends!)
  • Annual performance-based raises
  • Supportive team culture and growth opportunities
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