Dental Assistant

Guardian Dentistry Partners; West Chester (IA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with matching

Health plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Job summary

Westchester Dental Group in White Plains, NY is seeking a part-time Dental Assistant to join a patient-centric, fully digital practice. The role supports the dentist during procedures, manages rooms, and ensures accurate records and patient education.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of dental assisting experience, excellent communication, and a professional demeanor. The position offers competitive benefits and flexible scheduling in a practice focused on exceptional care.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of dental assisting experience preferred.
• Professionalism and high personal standards.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam rooms and sterilize instruments.
• Assist dentists during procedures and hand instruments.
• Take and process X-rays.
• Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payments.
• Provide patient education on oral hygiene.
• Greeting patients and scheduling appointments.

Skills

Dental Assisting

Communication

Patient care

Job description

Location:

Westchester Dental Group

Dental Assistant - Part-time (White Plains, NY)

Salary Range: $25.00 - $27.00 Hourly

Westchester Dental Group proudly champions a patient-centric approach, fostering exceptional patient experiences, top-notch employee and dentist retention, and remarkable practice growth. You will thrive in an efficient office environment alongside an exceptional, well-trained, highly motivated dental team where you can expand your knowledge and career. We welcome you to join us if you are drawn to working in a clinically- focused, patient-centric, fully digital dental office. Be part of our exciting journey!

Part Time: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm

Our Dental Assistants deliver “Best in Class” care to every patient, every day. The ideal candidate for this position is an individual that has a high level of empathy, patience, quick thinking, and a willingness to want to help others. The Dental Assistant “assists” our Dentist during a variety of dental procedures. Whether you are an experienced Dental Assistant, or you are motivated to learn more about the dental industry we would like to tell you more.

Dental Assisting Job Responsibilities:

• Preparing exam rooms, sterilizing instruments, and ensuring necessary equipment is ready for dentists
• Knowledge of general anatomy of the mouth and dental terms
• Understanding of crowns, fillings, extractions, root canals and implants
• Assisting dentists during procedures by handing them instruments and anticipating needs
• Taking and processing X-rays of patients
• Perform lab tasks as instructed
• Greeting patients as they arrive and scheduling appointments
• Advising patients on recommended oral hygiene
• Maintaining accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures
• Strong communications skills required to deliver oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
• Handling general administrative and other duties to maintain the dental practice

Qualifications:

• 1-2 years of Dental Assisting experience preferred
• Outstanding professionalism, high moral standards, and a self-motivated work ethic
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build trusting relationships with your co-workers and patients
• Driven personality to want to strive to be the best in your profession and provide the best care for our patients

Compensation & Benefits:

• Guaranteed Hourly Rate
• Paid Vacation & Paid Holidays
• 401k Program: with matching contributions
• Benefits: (offered at 30 hours or more)
• Competitive health, dental, and vision plan
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability status or other legally protected status. We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

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