Dental Assistant: Patient Care, EMR & Team Support

LaSante Health Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

LaSante Health Center in New York is seeking a full-time dental assistant to support dentists across modalities while upholding OSHA standards. You will collaborate with team members to ensure efficient patient care.

The role emphasizes preparing rooms and instruments, maintaining cleanliness, and effective patient communication, with proficiency in EMR systems and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Experience as a dental assistant.
• Ability to maintain cleanliness and sterility.
• Strong interpersonal skills for patient care.

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

Cleanliness maintenance

Interpersonal skills

Tools

EMR software

Job description

LaSante Health Center in New York is seeking a full-time dental assistant to support dentists across modalities while upholding OSHA standards. You will collaborate with team members to ensure efficient patient care.

The role emphasizes preparing rooms and instruments, maintaining cleanliness, and effective patient communication, with proficiency in EMR systems and strong organizational skills.