Dental Assistant

The Smilist; Port Washington (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading dental practice is seeking a motivated Dental Assistant to join their team in Port Washington, NY. The role involves supporting dental operations, maintaining a welcoming environment, and assisting with patient care. This part-time position offers competitive hourly pay and opportunities for professional growth within a supportive atmosphere.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Benefits package including health, dental, vision insurance

Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education

Opportunity to impact patient health positively

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Dental Assistant - at least 1 year.
• Knowledge of dental instruments, equipment, and procedures.
• Prior Dentrix experience preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Keep patients focused on optimal treatment while attending their individual concerns.
• Maintain a clean and sterile environment for patients.
• Prepare tray setups for dental procedures and maintain supply levels.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Ability to multitask

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

About Us:

At The Smilist, we aim to provide high quality dental care in a warm, welcoming, and professional environment. Our team is dedicated to making lives better one smile at a time. We are currently seeking a reliable, friendly, and motivated Dental Assistant to join our growing practice and contribute to our mission of excellent dental care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Keep patients focused on optimal treatment while attending their individual concerns and promoting the good qualities of their doctor
• Maintain a clean, sterile, and cheerful environment where your patient feels comfortable; prepare patients for treatment, and assist the doctors - thereby enabling them to provide efficient quality dental treatment
• Escort patients to and from the front desk
• Prepare tray setups for dental procedures and maintain adequate supply levels in each operatory, ordering and replenishing as needed
• Other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Dental Assistant - at least 1 year
• Knowledge of dental instruments, equipment, and procedures
• Prior Dentrix experience preferred, but not required
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well in a team and handle multiple tasks efficiently
• Attention to detail and a positive attitude

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Benefits package - health, dental, vision insurance, and more!
• Opportunity for professional growth and continuing education
• A chance to make a real impact on the health and well-being of our patients

Position Details:

• Schedule:Part Time - Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday (9am-6pm)
• Salary Range:$20.00-$26.00/hour
• Location:Port Washington, NY

The Smilist Dental provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.