Dental Assistant

Jeffrey Wert DMD PC; Tannersville (Monroe County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision plan

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401k Plan with matching contributions

Paid vacation & paid holidays

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Jeffrey Wert DMD PC in Monroe County seeks a proactive Dental Assistant to support clinicians during various procedures. The ideal candidate possesses empathy, patience, and strong communication skills to ensure patient comfort and safety.

Responsibilities include room preparation, instrument sterilization, radiography, and accurate record keeping while delivering high‑quality care in a compassionate, patient‑centered environment.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of Dental Assisting experience preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build trusting relationships with patients and staff.
• DANB radiology certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam rooms and sterilize instruments for procedures.
• Assist dentists during procedures by passing instruments and anticipating needs.
• Take and process X-rays of patients and maintain patient records.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Strong communication

Team player

Education

DANB radiology certificate

Job description

Location:Jeffrey Wert DMD PCAt Dr. Jeffrey R. Wert & Associates, we value our patient relationships, making it our priority to deliver gentle, compassionate dental care that you deserve from your dentist. We work hard to make you feel at ease by providing exceptional patient care in a relaxed, convenient atmosphere. We strive to develop lifelong relationships with our patients by combining the latest dental technology with a professional and compassionate team. The result is a beautiful, healthy smile that lasts a lifetime.Our Dental Assistants deliver “Best in Class” care to every patient, every day. The ideal candidate for this position is an individual that has a high level of empathy, patience, quick thinking, and a willingness to want to help others. The Dental Assistant “assists” our Dentist during a variety of dental procedures. Whether you are an experienced Dental Assistant, or you are motivated to learn more about the dental industry we would like to tell you more.Schedule: Monday - Thursday: 7:30am - 5:00pmHourly Rate: $20 - $23Dental Assisting Job Responsibilities:Preparing exam rooms, sterilizing instruments, and ensuring necessary equipment is ready for dentistsKnowledge of general anatomy of the mouth and dental termsUnderstanding of crowns, fillings, extractions, root canals and implantsAssisting dentists during procedures by handing them instruments and anticipating needsTaking and processing X-rays of patientsPerform lab tasks as instructedGreeting patients as they arrive and scheduling appointmentsAdvising patients on recommended oral hygieneMaintaining accurate patient records and assist with payment proceduresStrong communications skills required to deliver oral hygiene and post-operative care instructionsHandling general administrative and other duties to maintain the dental practiceQualifications:1-2 years of Dental Assisting experience preferredDANB radiology certificate required4-handed dentistry experienced preferredOutstanding professionalism, high moral standards, and a self-motivated work ethicStrong communication and interpersonal skills to build trusting relationships with your co-workers and patientsDriven personality to want to strive to be the best in your profession and provide the best care for our patientsCompensation & Benefits:Guaranteed Hourly RatePaid Vacation & Paid Holidays401k Program: with matching contributionsBenefits: (offered at 30 hours or more)Competitive health, dental, and vision planLife Insurance and Disability InsuranceFlexible SchedulesFLSA Status:Non-ExemptWe are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability status or other legally protected status. We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.Completion of this form is voluntary and will only be used to report on candidate demographics. Nothing contained in this form will be accessible or used in hiring or other employment decisions. Information provided will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file for reporting purposes only.