Dental Assistant - Patient-Focused, Flexible FT/PT

TARDUGNO DENTAL OFFICE PC; City of Rome (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Training & development

Job summary

We are a busy, patient-focused dental office seeking a reliable Dental Assistant to join our team. Open to part-time or full-time candidates and willing to train the right person with a great attitude and strong work ethic.

Ideal candidate enjoys working with people, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and takes pride in helping create a smooth, comfortable experience for our patients. Training and development opportunities available.

Qualifications

• Previous dental assisting experience preferred, but willing to train the right candidate.
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization procedures.
• Understanding of infection control and safety protocols.
• Ability to perform expanded duties (e.g., coronal polishing) is a plus.
• Strong computer and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask and stay organized in a high-volume setting.
• Dependable, team-oriented, and professional.
• High school diploma required; dental assisting certification or EFDA is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and seat patients, ensuring a positive and comfortable experience.
• Prepare patients for treatments and procedures.
• Set up and organize instruments, equipment, and materials.
• Assist the dentist with 4-handed dentistry.
• Sterilize and maintain instruments according to OSHA and office protocols.
• Provide patients with oral hygiene and post-operative instructions.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked operatory.
• Perform lab tasks as needed.
• Assist with scheduling and maintaining accurate patient records.
• Support front desk duties and basic payment processing when needed.

Skills

Dental assisting

Sterilization

Infection control

Communication

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Coronal polishing

Education

High school diploma

EFDA certification

Job description

We are a busy, patient-focused dental office seeking a reliable Dental Assistant to join our team. Open to part-time or full-time candidates and willing to train the right person with a great attitude and strong work ethic.

Ideal candidate enjoys working with people, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and takes pride in helping create a smooth, comfortable experience for our patients. Training and development opportunities available.