Dental Assistant: Efficient, Patient-Focused Chairside Support

LaSante Health Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

LaSante Health Center seeks a full-time Dental Assistant to support dentists across all modalities of dentistry while upholding OSHA standards. The role emphasizes teamwork, patient care, and efficient practice management.

Responsibilities include preparing exam rooms, assisting with treatments, maintaining clean treatment areas, instructing patients on oral hygiene, and using EMR systems. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Dental Assistant Experience required.
• Ability to maintain cleanliness.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with dental treatments as directed.
• Prepare exam rooms and instruments, ensuring cleanliness.
• Maintain organized treatment areas and manage patient flow.
• Instruct patients in oral hygiene practices.
• Utilize EMR proficiently.
• Project professionalism in person and on the phone.
• Demonstrate strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Efficiently multitask and anticipate others' needs.

Skills

Dental Assistant Experience

Maintain cleanliness

Strong interpersonal skills

Tools

EMR software

Job description

LaSante Health Center seeks a full-time Dental Assistant to support dentists across all modalities of dentistry while upholding OSHA standards. The role emphasizes teamwork, patient care, and efficient practice management.

Responsibilities include preparing exam rooms, assisting with treatments, maintaining clean treatment areas, instructing patients on oral hygiene, and using EMR systems. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills are essential.