Dental Assistant

Azza HealthCare Agency; Town of Islip (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Azza HealthCare Agency seeks a dental assistant to support dentists in a patient-centered, collaborative setting. You will prepare rooms, assist during exams, and help with imaging and record keeping.

The role focuses on maintaining a calm, welcoming environment and using modern dental technology to deliver quality care and preventive outreach in the community.

Qualifications

• Strong patient service orientation.
• Attention to detail and precision in procedure preparation and documentation.
• Knowledge of sterilization and dental assisting practices.
• Ability to assist in clinical settings and support dentists.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and stock treatment rooms for patient visits.
• Assist dentists during examinations and procedures.
• Take dental X-rays and support imaging needs.
• Sterilize and maintain instruments and equipment according to safety protocols.
• Update and manage patient records accurately and confidentially.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and preventive care.
• Coordinate appointments and support smooth patient flow.
• Create a calm, welcoming environment that improves patient comfort.
• Use modern dental technology to assist with care delivery.
• Participate in outreach and preventive oral health programs.

Skills

Patient service

Attention to detail

Sterilization practices

Clinical assistance

Job description

to support dentists in providing accessible, patient-centered oral care in a collaborative community-focused setting.

• Prepare and stock treatment rooms for patient visits.
• Assist dentists during examinations and procedures.
• Take dental X-rays and support imaging needs.
• Sterilize and maintain instruments and equipment according to safety protocols.
• Update and manage patient records accurately and confidentially.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and preventive care.
• Coordinate appointments and support smooth patient flow.
• Create a calm, welcoming environment that improves patient comfort.
• Use modern dental technology to assist with care delivery.
• Participate in outreach and preventive oral health programs.

Key qualifications/skills:

strong patient service orientation, attention to detail, knowledge of sterilization and dental assisting practices, ability to assist in clinical settings, and effective communication.