Dental Assistant

Weaver Family Dentistry; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Weaver Family Dentistry in Town of Florida, New York, is seeking a Dental Assistant to join our General Dentistry team. You will provide chairside support, help prepare patients for treatment, and assist with a range of clinical and administrative tasks to ensure smooth procedures and excellent patient care.

Working closely with dentists, you will maintain infection control standards, manage patient records, and participate in scheduling while delivering compassionate service in a team-focused

Qualifications

• Entry-level experience in dental assisting or similar clinical support.
• Completion of a Dental Assistant Certification program.
• Knowledge of dental radiography and infection control.
• Strong patient care and communication skills.
• Familiarity with dental software and sterilization techniques.
• Ability to work well within a team and demonstrate attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assistance during dental procedures.
• Prepare patients for treatment and ensure their comfort.
• Maintain infection control and sterilization protocols.
• Perform dental radiography following safety standards.
• Manage and update dental patient records accurately.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and post-treatment care.
• Schedule patient appointments and manage inventory supplies.
• Maintain dental instruments and equipment.

Skills

Chairside assistance

Infection control

Patient care

Communication skills

Sterilization techniques

Dental software

Education

Dental Assistant Certification

Tools

Dental software

Job description

Job Description

Join our General Dentistry team as a Dental Assistant where you will play a vital role in ensuring smooth dental procedures and excellent patient care. This position offers high autonomy and involves working closely with dentists to assist with a variety of clinical and administrative tasks, managing a moderate daily patient volume of 6 to 10.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assistance during dental procedures
• Prepare patients for treatment and ensure their comfort
• Maintain strict infection control and sterilization protocols
• Perform dental radiography following safety standards
• Manage and update dental patient records accurately
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and post-treatment care
• Schedule patient appointments and manage inventory supplies
• Maintain dental instruments and equipment

Preferred Qualifications

• Entry-level experience in dental assisting
• Completion of a Dental Assistant Certification program
• Knowledge of dental radiography and infection control
• Strong patient care and communication skills
• Familiarity with dental software and sterilization techniques
• Ability to work well within a team and demonstrate attention to detail