Dental Assistant

Heartland Dental LLC; Village of Depew (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuing Education & Group Learning

Paid Training

Team events and celebrations

401(k)

Health Benefits, Dental, Vision, and F

Optional Health Savings Plan, Short  …

Employee Referral Bonuses

Leadership and Professional …

Community Service Events & Activities

Job summary

Heartland Dental LLC is seeking a Dental Assistant to support providers in delivering quality patient care in a team-focused environment.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable collaborating with staff, have a proactive mindset, and complete tasks efficiently while upholding patient satisfaction and safety standards.

Qualifications

• One year certified dental assistant program or equivalent.
• Six months on-the-job experience or demonstrated ability.
• High school diploma with dental assistant responsibilities.
• Current dental assistant license required in some states.
• Working knowledge of dental records and documentation.
• Ability to perform basic computer functions.
• Familiarity with dental instruments and terminology.
• Commitment to patient satisfaction and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Understand and demonstrate proper sterilization, biohazard and infection control procedures in compliance with protocol.
• Demonstrate knowledge of dental terminology, instruments, maintenance, and tray setups.
• Perform all chairside procedures efficiently.
• Direct patient flow through teamwork and communication.
• Perform all necessary lab procedures.
• Maintain positive rapport with staff 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

Teamwork

Communication

Infection control

Dental terminology

Computer skills

Sterilization

Lab procedures

Patient flow

Education

One year certified dental assistant program

Six months on-the-job experience

High school diploma

Current dental assistant license (state-specific)

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.

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.