Dental Assistant

Heartland Dental; Village of Depew (NY); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Heartland Dental is seeking a Dental Assistant who will assist providers in delivering quality care to patients. Ideal candidates will foster a collaborative team environment and demonstrate a commitment to patient satisfaction. Employees are supported with ongoing training, health benefits, and community service opportunities.

Benefits

Continuing Education & Group Learning Events

Paid Training

401(k)

Health Benefits, Dental, Vision, and paid Life Insurance

Employee Referral Bonuses

Leadership and Professional Development Programs

Community Service Events & Activities

Qualifications

• One year certified dental assistant program or six months on-the-job experience.
• Current dental assistant license required in certain states.
• Ability to perform basic computer functions.

Responsibilities

• Assist providers in delivering quality care to patients.
• Understand and demonstrate proper sterilization and infection control procedures.
• Perform chairside procedures efficiently.

Skills

Dental Terminology

Patient Care

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Certified Dental Assistant Program

Job description

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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.

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Wellness and Fitness Services and Hospitals and Health Care

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