Dental Assistant

The Smilist Management; Town of Amherst (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at an innovative dental practice focused on providing high-quality care in a friendly environment. As a Dental Assistant, you will play a crucial role in ensuring patients feel comfortable and well cared for. Your responsibilities will include assisting with dental procedures, maintaining a clean workspace, and managing patient interactions. This full-time position offers competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth. If you're passionate about making a difference in patients' lives, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Professional Growth Opportunities

Continuing Education

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience as a Dental Assistant.
• Knowledge of dental instruments and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist doctors with dental procedures and patient care.
• Maintain a clean and sterile environment for patients.
• Prepare tray setups and manage supply levels.

Skills

Dental Instruments Knowledge

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Education

Dental Assistant Certification

High School Diploma

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

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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:Full Time - Monday through Friday - no weekends!
• Salary Range:$20.00-$24.00/hour
• Location:Amherst, 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.

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  Mid-Senior level

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• Employment type

  Full-time

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• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Internet Publishing

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