Dental Assistant

Westermeier Martin Dental Care; East Amherst (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dental care provider seeks a Dental Assistant to deliver exceptional patient care in East Amherst. Join a team focused on transforming the dental experience with a commitment to empathy and individual patient attention. Responsibilities include supporting the dentist and preparing patients for treatment, making this a vital role in their healthcare mission. Comprehensive benefits and opportunities for career growth are offered, ensuring a fulfilling work environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

401k

Competitive paid time off

Opportunities for career growth and continuing education

Qualifications

• Dental Assisting Certification or prior on-the-job training.
• 1-5 years of experience preferred; will consider new graduates.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent clinical support to help patients.
• Assist the dentist in restorative dentistry.
• Prepare patients and assist during dental procedures.

Skills

Chair-side clinical support

Charting

Patient education

Sterilization and disinfection

Education

Dental Assisting Certification

Radiography/X-RAY certification

CPR Certification

Tools

Dental software

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Base pay range

$20.00/hr - $24.00/hr

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 $20.00-24.00 per hour)

Monday through Friday

Full Time or Part Time

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.Â

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 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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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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