Dental Assistant

Axelon Services Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in medical practices is seeking a Dental Assistant in New York. The role involves assisting dentists, managing emergency situations, and providing exceptional care to patients. Ideal candidates will have relevant certifications and excellent communication skills, fostering a professional and supportive environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assisting dentists in managing medical and dental emergencies.
• Providing great patient care.
• Exposing dental x-rays and caring for dental x-ray equipment.

Skills

Good written and verbal communication skills

Patient care

Infection control

Education

Certification or associate degree in an accredited dental assisting program

High school diploma or equivalent

Dental x-ray certification

Completion of Dental Hygiene Program

Job description

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• Helping with infection control by sterilizing and disinfecting instruments, setting up instrument trays, preparing materials, and assisting with dental procedures.
• Assisting dentists in managing medical and dental emergencies when necessary.
• Assisting dental hygienists with procedures when necessary.
• Providing great patient care.
• Recording treatment information in patient records.
• Exposing dental x-rays from dental diagnostics and caring for dental x-ray equipment.
• Giving patients information on dental hygiene, oral health care, and plaque control programs.
• Collecting and recording medical and dental histories and patient vital signs.
• Providing postoperative instructions as directed by the dentist.
• Forming preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts.
• Fabricating temporary restorations and custom impressions from preliminary impressions.

Dental Assistant Responsibilities:

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

Dental Assistant Requirements:

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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Other

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Medical Practices

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