Dental Assistant - Part-Time with Growth & Benefits

The Smilist; Middle Island (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Professional growth & CE opportunities

Job summary

The Smilist in Middle Island, NY is seeking a reliable Dental Assistant to join our growing practice. You will support doctors, maintain a clean and welcoming operatory, and help ensure efficient, high-quality dental care for our patients.

Part-time position with Monday, Wednesday, and Friday availability. Competitive hourly pay and benefits, with opportunities for ongoing education and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Dental Assistant preferred.
• 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

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

The Smilist in Middle Island, NY is seeking a reliable Dental Assistant to join our growing practice. You will support doctors, maintain a clean and welcoming operatory, and help ensure efficient, high-quality dental care for our patients.

Part-time position with Monday, Wednesday, and Friday availability. Competitive hourly pay and benefits, with opportunities for ongoing education and professional growth.