Dental Assistant

North American Dental Group; Amherst, New York (MA, NY); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking dental practice dedicated to transforming patient experiences! As a Certified Dental Assistant, you will play a crucial role in providing exceptional care and support to patients. Your responsibilities will include assisting the dentist during procedures, preparing patients, and ensuring a clean and safe environment in compliance with regulations. This full-time position offers a competitive pay rate, opportunities for career growth, and a comprehensive benefits package. If you are passionate about improving oral health and want to be part of a supportive team, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

401k

Competitive paid time off

Career growth opportunities

Continuing education

Exciting atmosphere

Qualifications

• Dental Assisting Certification or equivalent experience required.
• 1-5 years of experience preferred; new graduates considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical support to the dental team and assist during procedures.
• Prepare patients and maintain a sterile environment.

Skills

Chair-side clinical support

Patient education

Charting

Sterilization and disinfection

Radiography/X-RAY

OSHA compliance

MS Office Suite proficiency

Education

Dental Assisting Certification

CPR Certification

Radiography/X-RAY certification

Tools

Dental software

Job description

Overview

Certified Dental Assistant

“Open Up” to A Whole New Dental Experience

Imagine working in a place that delivers best-in-class patient care and focuses on putting every patient first, every visit. Our guiding principle is empathy, and we want you to join us on our mission to transform the dental experience. Our practice partners with North American Dental Group, which provides us with the necessary support to fulfill our purpose of ensuring excellent patient care.

Wondering how this shapes your job experience?

We use our individuality and dental expertise to practice group dentistry and ensure that every patient leaves our office feeling satisfied. Do you have the drive and passion to help others improve their oral health in the way that we do? Come join our team—help us pioneer a new culture of dentistry.

Smiling from Open to Close (Pay Rate $23.00-24.00 per Hour)

Full Time Monday through Friday

Responsibilities

The Dental Assistant partners with the practice team to provide excellent clinical support to help patients get the care they need. The Dental Assistant will help prepare the patient for treatment and assist the dentist in restorative dentistry.

Skills Required to Make a Great “Impression” on Our Team

• Provides excellent chair-side clinical support and assistance to Doctors and Hygienists which includes but is not limited to: charting, operatory set/clean up, and patient education.
• Records and reviews patient health history, makes chart entries under the doctor's direction, and assures completion of forms and signatures in dental software.
• Reviews the daily schedule to set up appropriate trays and instruments.
• Prepares patients, sterilizes and disinfects instruments, sets up instrument trays, maintains chain of asepsis, prepares materials, and assists dentists during dental procedures following OSHA guidelines.
• Exposes and develops dental diagnostic radiographs.
• Follows OSHA regulations and safety requirements to include compliance with HIPAA guidelines, CPR, X-rays, and other required certifications and registrations.

Qualifications

So How Can You “Fill” This Role?

• Dental Assisting Certification or prior on-the-job training
• 1-5 years of experience preferred; will consider new graduates
• Radiography/X-RAY certification for the respective state
• CPR Certification required
• Proficient in MS Office Suite
• Commitment to providing exceptional service, support, and education to patients.

“Brace” Yourself…It only Gets Better

• Comprehensive benefits package including 401k
• Competitive paid time off for full-time and part-time team members which increases as you grow in your career with us
• Constant opportunities for career growth and continuing education
• An exciting atmosphere that allows for freedom and individuality – enabling our team to always strive to do the best for our patients

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.