Dental Assistant - 4-Day Week, $18-24/hr + Benefits

Heartland; Town of Queensbury (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Six paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Heartland Dental is seeking a Dental Assistant for Empire Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - Queensbury. This full-time role is four days a week, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM, with a rotating day off.

The position offers a salary range of $18-$24 per hour, based on experience, and benefits. As a Dental Assistant, you will provide chairside assistance, take X-rays, manage supplies, and help ensure patient comfort while upholding safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology.
• Experience in a fast-paced, customer-centric environment.
• Dental assistant certification and/or x-ray certification if required by state.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• HIPAA training and protecting PHI.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome patients and educate them during treatment.
• Review patient health history for quality care.
• Take and process x-rays and diagnostic assessments.
• Provide chairside assistance to dentists during procedures.
• Utilize Dentrix for scheduling and records.
• Prepare treatment room following safety protocols (OSHA/CDC).
• Manage supplies and place/expedite orders as needed.
• Collaborate with providers to improve office workflow.

Skills

Dental procedures knowledge

Fast-paced environment

Dental assistant certification/x-ray

Communication skills

HIPAA/PHI protection

Job description

Heartland Dental is seeking a Dental Assistant for Empire Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery - Queensbury. This full-time role is four days a week, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM, with a rotating day off.

The position offers a salary range of $18-$24 per hour, based on experience, and benefits. As a Dental Assistant, you will provide chairside assistance, take X-rays, manage supplies, and help ensure patient comfort while upholding safety protocols.