Dental Assistant

WM Dental Care; Town of Hamburg (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Paid time off

Career growth opportunities

Continuing education

Job summary

WM Dental Care in New York is seeking a Dental Assistant to join our team and support patient care from open to close. You will prep the patient, assist the dentist in restorative procedures, and ensure a smooth clinical workflow while following OSHA and HIPAA guidelines.

The role offers a competitive hourly pay rate ($20.00–$25.00) depending on experience, with full-time hours Monday through Friday and a strong emphasis on patient-first service and a culture of empathy.

Qualifications

• Dental Assisting Certification or prior work experience.
• 1–5 years of experience preferred.
• Radiography/X-RAY certification for respective state.
• CPR Certification required.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite.
• Commitment to excellent patient service and education.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent chair-side clinical support to Doctors and Hygienists, including charting and patient education.
• Prepare patients for treatment and assist the dentist in restorative dentistry.
• Expose and develop dental diagnostic radiographs.
• Follow OSHA and HIPAA guidelines, and maintain required certifications.

Skills

Chair-side assistance

Patient education

Team collaboration

Customer service

Education

Dental Assisting Certification

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Overview

Dental Assistant

"Open Up" to A Whole New Dental Experience

Imagine working in a place which delivers best in class patient care and focuses on putting every patient first, every visit. Our guiding principle is empathy, and we want you to join us on our mission to transform the dental experience. Our practice partners with North American Dental Group which provides us with the necessary support in order to fulfill our purpose of ensuring excellent patient care.

Wondering how this shapes your job experience?

We use our individuality and dental expertise to practice group dentistry and ensure that every patient leaves our office feeling satisfied. Do you have the drive and passion to help others improve their oral health in the way that we do? Come join our team- help us pioneer a new culture of dentistry.

Smiling from Open to Close (Pay Rate $20.00-25.00 per hour. Dependent on Experience.)

Full Time

Monday through Friday

Responsibilities

Dental Assistant partners with the practice team to provide excellent clinical support to help patients get the care they need. Dental Assistant will help prepare the patient for treatment and assist the dentist in restorative dentistry.

Skills Required to Make a Great "Impression" on Our Team

• Provides excellent chair-side clinical support and assistance to Doctors and Hygienists which includes but is not limited to: charting, operatory set/clean up, and patient education.
• Records and reviews patient health history, makes chart entries under the doctor's direction and assures completion of forms and signatures in dental software.
• Reviews the daily schedule to set up appropriate trays and instruments.
• Prepares patients, sterilizes and disinfects instruments, sets up instrument trays, maintains chain of asepsis, prepares materials, and assists dentists during dental procedures following OSHA guidelines.
• Exposes and develops dental diagnostic radiographs.
• Follows OSHA regulations and safety requirements to include compliance with HIPAA guidelines, CPR, X-rays, and other required certifications and registrations.

Qualifications

• Dental Assisting Certification or prior work experience
• 1-5 years of experience preferred
• Radiography/ X-RAY certification for respective state
• CPR Certification required
• Proficient in MS Office Suite
• Commitment to providing exceptional service, support, and education to patient.
• Increase productivity & efficiency: support patient preparation
• Room set up, chairside assistance
• A dedicated DA will provide consistent support throughout the providers FT schedule, helping maintain reliable clinical operations, appropriate room turnover, and timely preparation for scheduled procedures.

Brace Yourself...It only Gets Better

• Comprehensive benefits package including 401k
• Competitive paid time off for full-time and part-time team members which increases as you grow in your career with us
• Constant opportunities for career growth and continuing education
• An exciting atmosphere that allows for freedom and individuality - enabling our team to always strive to do the best for our patients

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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