Dental Assistant

The Smilist; Town of West Seneca (NY); On-site; USD 27,552 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

The Smilist in West Seneca, NY is looking for a reliable and friendly Dental Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience in dental care, assisting with treatments, and ensuring a comfortable environment for patients. This full-time role offers a competitive salary along with health, dental, and vision insurance.

Join us in making a positive impact on our patients' health through high-quality care and customer service.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Dental Assistant.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently.
• Positive attitude and strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist doctors in providing efficient dental treatment.
• Maintain a clean and comfortable environment for patients.
• Prepare patients for treatment.

Skills

Dental instruments knowledge

Strong communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

About Us

At Inspire Dental Group - An Affiliate of The Smilist, we aim to provide high quality dental care in a warm, welcoming, and professional environment. Our team is dedicated to making lives better one smile at a time. We are currently seeking a reliable, friendly, and motivated Dental Assistant to join our growing practice and contribute to our mission of excellent dental care.

Key Responsibilities

• Keep patients focused on optimal treatment while attending their individual concerns and promoting the good qualities of their doctor
• Maintain a clean, sterile, and cheerful environment where your patient feels comfortable; prepare patients for treatment, and assist the doctors - thereby enabling them to provide efficient quality dental treatment
• Escort patients to and from the front desk
• Prepare tray setups for dental procedures and maintain adequate supply levels in each operatory, ordering and replenishing as needed
• Other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Dental Assistant
• Knowledge of dental instruments, equipment, and procedures
• Prior Dentrix experience preferred, but not required
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well in a team and handle multiple tasks efficiently
• Attention to detail and a positive attitude

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Benefits package - health, dental, vision insurance, and more!
• Opportunity for professional growth and continuing education
• A chance to make a real impact on the health and well-being of our patients

Position Details

• Schedule: Full Time - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
• Salary Range: $20.00-$26.00/hour
• Location: West Seneca, NY

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Smilist Dental provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.