Dental Assistant

Western New York Dental; Hamburg (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuing Education

Paid Training

Team events

401(k)

Health Benefits

Dental & Vision

Life Insurance

Health Savings Plan

Disability Insurance

Referral Bonuses

Professional Development

Community Service

Job summary

Western New York Dental in United States is seeking a Dental Assistant to support providers and deliver quality patient care. You will handle chairside assistance, sterilization, and lab work while maintaining efficient patient flow through teamwork and communication.

The ideal candidate has 1 year of cert dental assistant training or 6 months on-the-job experience, a current dental assistant license where required, and the ability to work in a team with strong attention to accuracy and patient

Qualifications

• One year certified dental assistant program or six months' experience.
• Current dental assistant license in certain states.
• Knowledge of dental records and documentation.
• Ability to perform basic computer functions.
• Commitment to patient satisfaction and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Understand and demonstrate sterilization, biohazard and infection control procedures.
• Chairside assistance and instrument setup.
• Direct patient flow through teamwork and communication.
• Complete necessary lab procedures.
• Maintain positive rapport with staff and patients.
• Adhere to protocols and cost-effective practices.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Documentation

Sterilization

Infection control

Education

One year certified dental assistant program

Six months on-the-job experience

High school diploma

Job description

Overview

As a Dental Assistant with our practice, you will be responsible for assisting our providers in delivering quality care to patients.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in a team environment, have a “can do” personality, and be able to complete their assigned work in a timely fashion. In addition, a Dental Assistant must display open communication to co-workers and a commitment to patient satisfaction.

Schedule: M-TH 8-5, F 8-2

We believe in supporting our team members with:

• Continuing Education & Group Learning Events
• Paid Training
• Team events and celebrations
• 401(k)
• Health Benefits, Dental, Vision, and paid Life Insurance- For Full Time
• Optional Health Savings Plan, Short Term Disability, Accident Insurance, and more- For Full Time
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Leadership and Professional Development Programs
• Community Service Events & Activities

Qualifications

Required Skills & Experience:

• One year certified dental assistant program; or
• Six months on-the-job experience; or
• High school diploma and demonstrated ability to assume dental assistant responsibilities.
• Current dental assistant license is required in certain states.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of dental records and documentation.
• Ability to perform basic computer functions.
• Comply with protocols and standards.
• Exercise knowledge of dental instruments and terminology.
• Support shared vision and values.

Responsibilities

Essential Responsibilities

• Understand and demonstrate proper sterilization, biohazard and infection control procedures in compliance with protocol.
• Demonstrate complete knowledge of dental terminology, instruments, maintenance, and proper tray setups.
• Perform all chairside procedures efficiently.
• Efficiently direct patient flow through teamwork and communication.
• Perform all necessary lab procedures.
• Uphold a positive rapport with staff members and patients at all times.
• Demonstrate safe and cost effective practices when utilizing supplies and equipment.
• Assist office in achieving defined goals.
• Other duties as assigned.