Dental Assistant

Winning Smiles; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Paid time off

Career growth

Flexible atmosphere

Job summary

North American Dental Group is seeking a Dental Assistant to join our team and support dentists in restorative procedures. You will prepare patients for treatment, provide chair-side assistance, and help ensure a clean, efficient operatory in a patient-first environment.

We offer a Monday–Friday schedule with a pay rate starting at $20.00 per hour and a comprehensive benefits package. CPR and radiography credentials are required or in process, with opportunities for ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Dental Assisting Certification or prior on the job training.
• 1–5 years of experience preferred; new graduates considered.
• Radiography/X-Ray certification for the state.
• CPR Certification required.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite.
• Commitment to patient education and exceptional service.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent chair-side clinical support to doctors and hygienists.
• Prepare patients for treatment and assist dentists during procedures.
• Record health history and chart entries as directed by the doctor.
• Set up trays/instruments and maintain asepsis per OSHA guidelines.
• Expose and develop dental radiographs.
• Follow OSHA and HIPAA guidelines and maintain required certifications.
• Be a friendly, punctual and professional presence for patients.

Skills

Chair-side support

Patient education

CPR certification

MS Office proficiency

Time management

Education

Dental Assisting Certification

Radiography/X-Ray certification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Overview

Dental Assistant

“Open Up” to A Whole New Dental Experience

Imagine working in a place which 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 in order 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 starting at $20.00 per hour)

Monday through Friday 8am-5pm

Responsibilities

Dental Assistant partners with the practice team to provide excellent clinical support to help patients get the care they need. 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.
• Be a friendly face for patients to see.
• Punctual and ready to work each day.

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 respective state
• CPR Certification required
• Proficient in MS Office Suite
• Commitment to providing exceptional service, support, and education to patient.

“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.

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