Dental Assistant

JDM Recruiters; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k) with employer match

Generous paid time off

Job summary

JDM Recruiters is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dentists and ensure smooth guest flow in a digital office environment.

You will prepare operatory, greet guests, sterilize instruments, assist during emergencies, and maintain records and supplies.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in a Dental/Healthcare setting.
• Experience with Digital Equipment (office is all digital).
• Experience working in large dental offices.
• Licensed Dental Assistant (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Prepares operatory for the guests and is an integral part of the guest experience flow.
• Prepares guests for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating, and preparing Studio Guests.
• Provides information to guests and employees by answering questions and requests.
• Provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to the treatment area; positioning instruments for dentists’ access; suctioning; passing instruments.
• Helps dentists manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drug and oxygen supply, and emergency telephone directory.
• Documents dental care services by charting in guest records. Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Ensures operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer’s instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
• Maintains dental supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.

Skills

Dental/Healthcare experience

Digital equipment experience

Large dental office experience

Licensed Dental Assistant

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Primary Job Function: We're adding a Dental Assistant to our team, to increase the efficiency of the dentist in the delivery of quality oral health care.

Responsibilities

• Prepares operatory for the guests and is an integral part of the guest experience flow.
• Prepares guests for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating, and preparing Studio Guests.
• Provides information to guests and employees by answering questions and requests.
• Provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to the treatment area; positioning instruments for dentists’ access; suctioning; passing instruments.
• Helps dentists manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drug and oxygen supply, and emergency telephone directory.
• Documents dental care services by charting in guest records. Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Ensures operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
• Maintains dental supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.

Top "Must-Have" Skills for this job

• 3-5 years of experience in a Dental/Healthcare setting
• Experience with Digital Equipment (office is all digital)
• Experience working in large dental offices
• Licensed Dental Assistant (preferred)

Other benefits

• Our comprehensive benefits & perks program will make you grin.
• Employer-sponsored healthcare coverage, 401(k) with an employer match, generous paid time off, a pre-tax commuter benefit, and much more!