Dental Assistant

soul dental; New York (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Soul Dental in New York, NY is seeking an experienced dental assistant to support dentists and hygienists, ensure patient comfort, and uphold top-quality care. The role emphasizes infection control, patient communication, and precise chair-side assistance to keep procedures smooth and efficient.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in dental practice, strong software skills, and superb customer service. A current BLS/CPR certification is required.

Qualifications

• Experience with dental software and updating patient histories.
• Superb interpersonal skills and excellent communication.
• Current BLS/CPR certification is required.
• Experience in dental assisting for at least six months to one year.

Responsibilities

• Ensure infection control policies are met by disinfecting and sterilizing equipment after use.
• Assist dentists and hygienists during procedures by providing suction and handing instruments.
• Answer patient questions about dental hygiene and schedule follow-ups; provide postoperative care instructions.
• Prepare and lay out sterilized equipment and materials for examinations and procedures.

Skills

Dental software

Customer service

Communication

Organization

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Are you an experienced dental assistant with a commitment to positive patient experiences? If so, we’d love to talk with you. Our busy dental practice is growing, and we need someone who can provide high-quality dental services to clients and assist our dentist and dental hygienists with examinations and dental procedures. Our ideal candidate has 2 or more years of dental practice experience and excellent customer service, organization, and communication skills.

Compensation

$24 - $26 hourly

Responsibilities

• Assure all dental office infection control policies and safety regulations are met by disinfecting and sterilizing all equipment and instruments after use
• Help dentists and dental hygienists during procedures or examinations by providing suction, handing off dental instruments, and ensuring chair-side accessibility to the team
• Answer any questions the patient may have about dental hygiene, schedule appointments for patient care follow up, and provide postoperative instructions with methods for infection control of the patients’ teeth and gums, after procedures
• Prepare and lay out sterilized equipment, dental instruments, anesthetics, dental supplies, and materials inside treatment rooms for examinations and dental procedures

Qualifications:

• Experience with dental software, updating patient histories, and computer skills are needed
• Superb interpersonal skills, customer service, organization, and excellent communication skills are desired
• Current BLS/CPR certification is required
• Experience in dental assisting for at least six months to one year
• Ability to maintain a calm and friendly demeanor while assisting during dental procedures, putting patients at ease
• Proven track record of adhering to infection control policies and safety regulations, ensuring a safe environment for all
• Proficiency in scheduling appointments and managing patient records, ensuring seamless office operations

About Company

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 cozy decor, with the latest technology like an Itero scanner, CBCT, Biolase Laser, and much more, Soul Dental is truly a wonderful team environment where everyone can learn and grow.