Dental Assistant

Western New York Dental Group; Town of Hamburg (NY); Presencial; USD 34.000 - 52.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Continuing Education

Paid Training

Team events

401(k)

Health, Dental, Vision & Life

Health Savings Plan

Short Term Disability

Employee Referral Bonuses

Leadership & Professional Development

Community Service Activities

Descripción de la vacante

Western New York Dental Group is seeking a Dental Assistant to support providers in delivering quality patient care. The role emphasizes teamwork, clear communication, and timely task completion within a friendly practice environment.

Ideal candidates bring either a certified dental assistant program, some on-the-job experience, or a high school diploma with demonstrated capability. Licensure may be state-dependent, with strong record-keeping and computer skills a must.

Formación

• Must complete a dental assistant program or have equivalent on-the-job training.
• Possess current dental assistant license where required in your state.
• Demonstrate knowledge of dental records and documentation.
• Be comfortable with basic computer functions and data entry.
• Adhere to protocols and standards for safety and quality.

Responsabilidades

• Understand and perform proper sterilization, biohazard and infection control procedures.
• Demonstrate knowledge of dental terminology, instruments, maintenance, and tray setups.
• Perform chairside procedures efficiently during patient care.
• Direct patient flow through teamwork and clear communication.
• Complete lab procedures as needed by the practice.
• Maintain positive rapport with staff and patients at all times.
• Use supplies and equipment cost-effectively and safely.
• Assist the office in achieving defined goals.
• Take on other duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Sterilization protocols

Infection control

Chairside procedures

Dental instruments knowledge

Documentation

Computer skills

Protocol compliance

Educación

One year certified dental assistant program

Six months on-the-job experience

High school diploma

Descripción del empleo

Overview

As a Dental Assistant with our practice, you will be responsible for assisting our providers in delivering quality care to patients.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in a team environment, have a “can do” personality, and be able to complete their assigned work in a timely fashion. In addition, a Dental Assistant must display open communication to co-workers and a commitment to patient satisfaction.

Schedule: M-TH 8-5, F 8-2

We believe in supporting our team members with:

• Continuing Education & Group Learning Events
• Paid Training
• Team events and celebrations
• 401(k)
• Health Benefits, Dental, Vision, and paid Life Insurance- For Full Time
• Optional Health Savings Plan, Short Term Disability, Accident Insurance, and more- For Full Time
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Leadership and Professional Development Programs
• Community Service Events & Activities

Qualifications

Required Skills & Experience:

• One year certified dental assistant program; or
• Six months on-the-job experience; or
• High school diploma and demonstrated ability to assume dental assistant responsibilities.
• Current dental assistant license is required in certain states.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of dental records and documentation.
• Ability to perform basic computer functions.
• Comply with protocols and standards.
• Exercise knowledge of dental instruments and terminology.
• Support shared vision and values.

Responsibilities

Essential Responsibilities:

• Understand and demonstrate proper sterilization, biohazard and infection control procedures in compliance with protocol.
• Demonstrate complete knowledge of dental terminology, instruments, maintenance, and proper tray setups.
• Perform all chairside procedures efficiently.
• Efficiently direct patient flow through teamwork and communication.
• Perform all necessary lab procedures.
• Uphold a positive rapport with staff members and patients at all times.
• Demonstrate safe and cost effective practices when utilizing supplies and equipment.
• Assist office in achieving defined goals.
• Other duties as assigned.