Dental Assistant

Ezra Medical Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 24,796 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health Insurance

401(k) Matching

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Pension Plan

Vision Insurance

Job summary

Ezra Medical Center is looking for a skilled and compassionate Dental Assistant to join our team in Brooklyn, NY. This full-time position involves supporting our dentists and ensuring a seamless patient experience.

The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma, strong communication skills, and be reliable. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, PTO, and a 401(k). Join us in providing outstanding dental care to our community.

Qualifications

• Certification or associate degree from an accredited dental assisting program preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to treatment rooms and review medical history.
• Sanitize treatment rooms and prepare instruments for the next patient.
• Take and develop diagnostic and panoramic x-rays as needed.
• Assist the dentist during procedures and handle instruments.
• Provide patient instructions and assistance upon dismissal.
• Clean and reset treatment areas, ensuring supplies are ready.
• Maintain adequate supplies of dental materials in each room.

Skills

Strong verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

Professional demeanor

Education

Certification from accredited dental assisting program

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Ezra Medical Center is a multi-specialty healthcare organization located in the heart of Borough Park, Brooklyn. For over 18 years, we have been dedicated to providing high-quality medical care to our community while fostering a collaborative and supportive environment for our staff. We are currently seeking a skilled and compassionate Dental Assistant to join our team on a Full-Time basis.

As a Dental Assistant at Ezra Medical Center, you will play a key role in supporting our dentists and ensuring a seamless and comfortable experience for our patients. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, professional, and committed to maintaining a high standard of patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Patient Preparation: Escort patients to treatment rooms, review medical history, and ensure all necessary documents are ready.
• Sterilization & Setup: Sanitize treatment rooms, dispose of used supplies, and prepare instruments and equipment for the next patient.
• Radiographic Support: Take and develop diagnostic and panoramic x-rays as needed.
• Chairside Assistance: Assist the dentist during procedures, including instrument handling, suctioning, irrigating, and taking teeth impressions.
• Post-Treatment Support: Provide patient instructions and assistance upon dismissal, ensuring a positive experience.
• Clinic Maintenance: Clean and reset treatment areas, ensuring all supplies and instruments are restocked and ready for the next patient.
• Inventory Management: Maintain an adequate supply of dental materials in each room.
• Rotational Duties: Perform suctioning on a rotational basis as assigned.
• Additional Tasks: Perform other duties as directed by the Dental Director.

Qualifications

• Certification or associate degree from an accredited dental assisting program (preferred).
• High school diploma or equivalent (required).
• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Professional demeanor, reliability, and a commitment to patient care.

As part of the Ezra Medical Center team, you will receive a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Holiday Pay
• Health Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Pension Plan
• 401(k) Matching
• Vision Insurance

Benefit Conditions

Certain benefits are only available to full-time employees.

• Job Type: Full-Time
• Schedule: 8-hour shifts
• Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour
• Work Location: In-person in Brooklyn, NY 11218 (Relocation required before the start date)

Apply Today

If you are a dedicated and detail-oriented Dental Assistant looking for an opportunity to make a difference, we invite you to join our team at Ezra Medical Center and contribute to providing outstanding dental care to our community.