Dental Assistant: Patient Care & Team Collaboration

Lasante-Health-Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

LaSante Health Center in New York is seeking a full-time Dental Assistant to support dentists across all modalities of dentistry while upholding OSHA standards and patient safety.

The successful candidate will collaborate with the health center team, prepare exam rooms and instruments, assist with procedures, educate patients on oral hygiene, and maintain organized records using EMR software.

Qualifications

• Dental assistant experience preferred.
• Ability to maintain cleanliness and sterility.
• Strong communication and patient-care 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

Cleanliness maintenance

Interpersonal skills

Job description

LaSante Health Center in New York is seeking a full-time Dental Assistant to support dentists across all modalities of dentistry while upholding OSHA standards and patient safety.

The successful candidate will collaborate with the health center team, prepare exam rooms and instruments, assist with procedures, educate patients on oral hygiene, and maintain organized records using EMR software.