Dental Assistant

South Island Periodontics & Implantology; Village of Cedarhurst (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Bonus based on performance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Job summary

South Island Periodontics & Implantology is seeking an experienced dental assistant for a Monday–Friday schedule with no weekends. The role involves preparing exam and surgical rooms, assisting during consults and surgeries, taking digital X‑rays, and maintaining patient records with confidentiality.

We offer a flexible schedule, 401(k), bonus potential, employee discounts, paid time off, and opportunities for advancement in a state-of-the-art practice focused on high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience as a dental assistant.
• Proficient in taking digital X-rays.
• Dentrix and Dexis experience preferred.
• Strong customer service skills and confidentiality.
• Familiarity with MS Office, Dentrix, Dexis, Prexion, Eprescribe and Itero is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and breakdown exam and surgical rooms; assist the doctor with procedures.
• Sterilize instruments with care.
• Update and maintain client dental records.
• Greet customers and address questions.
• Maintain a surgically clean environment to prevent infections.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Team player

Tools

Dentrix

Dexis

Prexion

Eprescribe

Itero

Gmail

MS Office

Digital X-Rays

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Bonus based on performance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off

Role: Experienced Dental Assistant Preferred

Flexible schedule - Our office is open Monday - Friday, NO WEEKENDS. Schedules are made based on the office's needs for full time 35-40 scheduled hours / week.

Our busy practice is searching for an experienced dental assistant to join our team. We need someone who can perform basic daily tasks such as clean & re-set exam rooms, assist during patient consults / surgery, and take x-rays and photos. Making the patient feel comfortable while waiting & maintaining complex client records with the utmost confidentiality is also very important.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare & break down exam and surgical rooms & assist the doctor with procedures
• Sterilize instruments with care
• Assist in updating and maintaining client dental records
• Greet customers and help to answer any questions they might have
• Prevent the spread of infection and disease by maintaining a surgically clean work environment

Qualifications:

• Prior experience as a dental assistant at least 2 years
• Proficient in Taking Digital X-Rays
• Dentrix & Dexis experience preferred
• Comprehensive understanding of dental instruments
• Exceptional customer service skills - this is a must
• Strong knowledge of computer programs such as MS Office, Dentrix, Dexis, Prexion, Eprescribe, Itero and Gmail is a plus

Our office is a state of the art facility that delivers 5 star care to our patients. We pride ourselves on our efficient and kind customer service. Most of our business comes from patient word of mouth. Our team members are not only caring and welcoming to our patients they are also caring and kind co-workers. We feel that a happy team makes for a happy work environment for our staff and a positive experience for our patients.

Medical insurance is available through our office for purchase by the employee (pre-tax)
Paid time off - legal holidays and other holidays are benefits earned after the probationary period is over. Paid Vacation time is earned after 1 year and 3 years. Sick/safe PTO is earned by hours worked per NY state.