Dental Assistant

Heartland Dental; Town of Webster (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuing Education

Group Learning Events

Paid Training

Team events

401(k)

Health Benefits

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Health Savings Plan

Short Term Disability

Accident Insurance

Employee Referral Bonuses

Leadership Development

Community Service Events

Job summary

Heartland Dental is seeking a Dental Assistant to support providers in delivering quality care to patients in a team environment. The ideal candidate will be able to communicate openly with coworkers and maintain a focus on patient satisfaction. Schedule: M-TH 8-5, F 8-2.

We offer CE opportunities, paid training, benefits, and more. The role requires completing a dental assisting program or having on-the-job experience, plus a license where required.

Qualifications

• One year certified dental assistant program; or

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.

Skills

Dental assisting program

On-the-job experience

High school diploma

Dental license (state-specific)

Dental records knowledge

Computer skills

Protocol compliance

Instruments knowledge

Team values

Education

One year certified dental assistant program

Six months on-the-job experience

High school diploma

Job description

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

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.

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.