Dental Assistant

Axelon Services Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Dental Assistant to join their team. In this entry-level role, you will be instrumental in providing excellent patient care, assisting dentists and hygienists during procedures, and ensuring a clean and safe environment. Your responsibilities will include sterilizing instruments, recording patient histories, and managing dental x-ray equipment. If you are passionate about oral health and eager to make a difference in patients' lives, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a supportive team that values professionalism and patient care!

Qualifications

• Certification or associate degree in an accredited dental assisting program.
• Dental x-ray certification is required.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assisting dentists with medical and dental emergencies.
• Preparing patients for dental work and procedures.
• Recording treatment information in patient records.

Skills

Patient Care

Infection Control

Dental X-ray

Communication Skills

Computer Skills

Education

Dental Assisting Certification

High School Diploma

Completion of Dental Hygiene Program

Job description

Helping with infection control by sterilizing and disinfecting instruments, setting up instrument trays, preparing materials, and assisting with dental procedures.

1. Assisting dentists in managing medical and dental emergencies when necessary.
2. Assisting dental hygienists with procedures when necessary.
3. Providing great patient care.
4. Recording treatment information in patient records.
5. Exposing dental x-rays from dental diagnostics and caring for dental x-ray equipment.
6. Giving patients information on dental hygiene, oral health care, and plaque control programs.
7. Collecting and recording medical and dental histories and patient vital signs.
8. Providing postoperative instructions as directed by the dentist.
9. Forming preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts.
10. Fabricating temporary restorations and custom impressions from preliminary impressions.

Dental Assistant Responsibilities:

1. Preparing patients for dental work.
2. Helping with infection control by sterilizing and disinfecting instruments, setting up instrument trays, preparing materials, and assisting with dental procedures.
3. Assisting dentists in managing medical and dental emergencies when necessary.
4. Assisting dental hygienists with procedures when necessary.
5. Providing great patient care.
6. Recording treatment information in patient records.
7. Exposing dental x-rays from dental diagnostics and caring for dental x-ray equipment.
8. Giving patients information on dental hygiene, oral health care, and plaque control programs.
9. Collecting and recording medical and dental histories and patient vital signs.
10. Providing postoperative instructions as directed by the dentist.
11. Caring for dental equipment.
12. Forming preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts.
13. Ordering dental supplies and maintaining dental equipment inventory.
14. Fabricating temporary restorations and custom impressions from preliminary impressions.

Dental Assistant Requirements:

1. Certification or associate degree in an accredited dental assisting program.
2. Dental x-ray certification.
3. High school diploma or equivalent.
4. Completion of Dental Hygiene Program.
5. Experience using computers for a variety of tasks.
6. Good written and verbal communication skills.
7. Consistently professional appearance and attitude.
8. Able to provide great patient care.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Other

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Medical Practices