Dental Assistant

Bighornlaw; New York (NY); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A growing dental practice in New York seeks a certified dental assistant committed to providing high-quality care and excellent patient experiences. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of experience, a current CDA/RDA license, and strong communication skills. Join a dynamic team dedicated to exceptional service and patient comfort.

Qualifications

• 2+ years dental assisting experience required.
• Current CDA/RDA license needed.
• BLS/CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists during procedures by providing suction and instruments.
• Explain dental treatment plans to patients.
• Disinfect and sterilize dental equipment.

Skills

Customer Service

Organization

Communication

Education

Associate’s Degree

Certification from a college or technical school

Tools

Dental Software

Job description

If you are a certified dental assistant with a commitment to positive patient experiences and a great attitude, we’d love to connect! Our dental practice is growing, and we are looking for an experienced and certified dental assistant to provide support to our dentist and hygienists, and high-quality dental care to our patients. Our ideal candidate has 2 or more years of dental practicing experience, a current CDA / RDA license, and excellent customer service, organization, and communication skills. If this sounds ideal for you, we invite you to apply today.

Responsibilities

• Help dentists and dental hygienists during procedures or examinations by providing suction, handing off dental instruments, and ensuring chair-side accessibility to the team
• Meet patients and explain dental care treatment plans so they feel comfortable during appointment
• Adhere to all dental office infection control policies and safety regulations by disinfecting and sterilizing all equipment and instruments after use
• Measure and document vital signs and update medical history for patients
• Equip and prepare treatment rooms for examination and procedures by laying out necessary sterilized equipment, dental instruments, anesthetics, dental supplies, and materials

Qualifications

• Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) certification or RDA state license by the Dental Assisting National Board's (DANB)
• Computer skills and experience with dental software and updating patient histories is needed
• An Associate’s Degree or a certification from a college or technical school training program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation is required
• Previous dental assisting experience as a registered dental assistant or certified dental assistant (2 years) is necessary
• Current BLS/CPR certification is required

Compensation

$24 - $26 hourly

About Soul Dental

Soul Dental is a contemporary, energetic, and growing company co-founded by two female friends. Our mission is to consistently provide exceptional customer service with high-quality dental care that is affordable for the majority of the public with PPO Insurance. We provide multi-specialty services so that it is convenient for our patients and offers a wonderful learning opportunity for our Doctors. With music playing in the background and a surrounding atmosphere with the latest technology, Soul Dental is truly a wonderful team environment where everyone can learn and grow.