Dental Assistant — Growth, Benefits, Full-Time

The Smilist; Syosset (NY); On-site; USD 2,755,200 - 3,444,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Professional growth

Job summary

The Smilist in Syosset, NY is seeking a skilled Dental Assistant to join our growing practice and support dentists in delivering high-quality patient care. This full-time role includes preparing patients for treatment, assisting doctors, and keeping the operatory sterile and organized.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of experience, knowledge of dental instruments and Dentrix is a plus, with strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Dental Assistant with at least 1 year.
• Knowledge of dental instruments, equipment and procedures.
• Prior Dentrix experience preferred, but not required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well in a team and handle multiple tasks efficiently.
• Attention to detail and a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Keep patients focused on optimal treatment while attending their individual concerns and promoting the good qualities of their doctor
• Maintain a clean, sterile, and cheerful environment where your patient feels comfortable; prepare patients for treatment, and assist the doctors - thereby enabling them to provide efficient quality dental treatment
• Escort patients to and from the front desk
• Prepare tray setups for dental procedures and maintain adequate supply levels in each operatory, ordering and replenishing as needed
• Other duties as assigned by management

Skills

1 year dental assisting experience

Knowledge of dental instruments/equip

Dentrix experience preferred

Strong communication skills

Teamwork and multitasking

Attention to detail and positive态itude

Job description

The Smilist in Syosset, NY is seeking a skilled Dental Assistant to join our growing practice and support dentists in delivering high-quality patient care. This full-time role includes preparing patients for treatment, assisting doctors, and keeping the operatory sterile and organized.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of experience, knowledge of dental instruments and Dentrix is a plus, with strong communication and teamwork abilities.