Dental Assistant

American Medical Associates; Bardonia (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

American Medical Associates in Bardonia, NY seeks a Dental Assistant to support four-handed dentistry, prepare rooms, and manage patient flow. The role requires radiography capability and HIPAA compliance, with experience preferred in Dentrix.

You will greet patients, assist with check-in/out, coordinate appointments, and help with billing questions while maintaining a clean clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience as a chairside dental assistant.
• Must be able to take radiographs.
• Comfortable chairside with suctioning and other tasks.
• Dentrix experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist during exams and procedures, ensuring efficient four-handed dentistry.
• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials; maintain a clean and organized clinical environment.
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments and operatories in compliance with OSHA and CDC guidelines.
• Take and process dental X-rays in accordance with state regulations.
• Accurately chart patient information, treatment notes, and clinical records.
• Provide patient education, post-operative instructions, and support to ensure comfort and understanding.
• Greet patients and manage check-in/check-out processes.
• Schedule, confirm, and coordinate patient appointments to support office flow.
• Answer phones, respond to messages, and address patient questions professionally.
• Verify insurance eligibility, submit claims, and follow up on outstanding insurance matters.
• Collect copays and payments, post charges, and assist patients with billing and treatment plan questions.
• Maintain accurate patient records and ensure HIPAA compliance.
• Coordinate communication between front desk, clinical team, and providers.
• Monitor and restock clinical and office supplies as needed.
• Support overall office operations and contribute to a positive, team-oriented work environment

Skills

Chairside assisting

Radiography

HIPAA compliance

Dental office teamwork

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

Dental Assistant needed for Dental Offiice located in Bardonia, NY

Salary $25-$28/ HR; BASED ON EXPERIENCE

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist during exams and procedures, ensuring efficient four-handed dentistry
• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials; maintain a clean and organized clinical environment
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments and operatories in compliance with OSHA and CDC guidelines
• Take and process dental X-rays in accordance with state regulations
• Accurately chart patient information, treatment notes, and clinical records
• Provide patient education, post-operative instructions, and support to ensure comfort and understanding
• Greet patients warmly and manage check-in and check-out processes
• Schedule, confirm, and coordinate patient appointments to support efficient office flow
• Answer phones, respond to messages, and address patient questions professionally
• Verify insurance eligibility, submit claims, and follow up on outstanding insurance matters
• Collect copays and payments, post charges, and assist patients with billing and treatment plan questions
• Maintain accurate patient records and ensure HIPAA compliance
• Coordinate communication between front desk, clinical team, and providers
• Monitor and restock clinical and office supplies as needed
• Support overall office operations and contribute to a positive, team-oriented work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience as a chairside dental assistant.
• Must be able to take radiographs.
• Must be comfortable working chairside with suctioning and other tasks.
• Experience with Dentrix is preferred.
• Front desk experience is preferred but not required; must be willing to learn.
• Must be willing and able to help with any task.

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