Dental Assistant
"Treating people like family for over 43 years and creating an experience that exceeds an expectation"
Become a part of the dynamic and vibrant team at Babylon Dental Care, where the focus extends beyond dental care to making a profound impact on our community and enhancing the lives of our patients. As a foundational provider of general, specialty dental services, and Sleep/Airway Disorder treatments, Babylon Dental Care is recognized for its commitment to excellence, compassion, and unmatched patient care. We are currently seeking a Dental Assistant to infuse new energy into our Clinical team at the Great South Bay location in West Babylon, NY, a welcoming and warm environment designed to promote collaboration and foster creativity. The role is focused on creating everyday service success while offering opportunities for growth and advancement.
Benefits
- 401(k) and matching
- Bonus based on performance
- Company parties
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedule
- Free food & snacks
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Training & development
- Tuition assistance
Why Babylon Dental Care?
- A Caring Legacy: Step into a role where your work directly contributes to a legacy of exceptional dental care and community service.
- Collaborative Practice Environment: Enjoy an environment designed to motivate learning and teamwork.
- Growth and Development: We invest in each team member’s growth, ensuring career flourishing.
What you can expect
A fast-paced, challenging, and exciting work atmosphere focused on your success and happiness. Training will be provided through our Global Training program, which supports you in mastering the role of Dental Assistant and enables career growth into leadership and clinical positions.
What we will ask of you
Commitment to Babylon Dental Care and its patients, teamwork, and a willingness to learn. The clinical department is busy; we need someone who is reliable, team‑oriented, innovative, empathetic, professional, multi‑tasking, tech‑savvy, self‑motivated, calm under pressure, communicative, and upbeat.
Example of a Day as a Dental Assistant
- Utilize radios and follow SOP.
- Understand and use prosthetic forms.
- Assist with lab case management.
- Adhere to OSHA/sterilization and infection control protocols.
- Participate in clinical procedures.
- Lead new patient tours of the practice.
- Keep up with email communications.
- Manage patient anxieties and communicate financial responsibilities.
- Learn and use dental software (Dentrix Ascend or similar).
- Comfortable with Invisalign and iTero scans.
- Master dismissal procedures.
- Help run morning/afternoon huddles and prepare huddle sheets.
- Mentor new team members.
- Hand off patients to the front desk.
- Own appointment flow and schedule management.
- Invite satisfied patients for online reviews or referrals.
- Collaborate to meet or exceed monthly goals and receive bonus.
- Generate and review reports as directed.
- Monitor treatment plans and case acceptance.
- Follow "front stage" behavior.
- Take required X‑rays or scans as directed.
We’re looking for someone who has
- 3 or more years of Dental Assistant experience.
- Flexibility in scheduling: open 6 days a week, includes early morning, late evening, and some holidays; most work every other Saturday.
- Exceptional hospitality‑inspired customer service in a fast‑paced practice.
- Excellent attention to detail and follow‑through.
- Positive, friendly, enthusiastic attitude and collaborative communication.
- Outstanding teamwork skills with diverse groups.
- Bi‑lingual in English and Spanish is welcomed.
Education
- High school or equivalent (Required).
- College degree optional.
Babylon Dental Care Perks
- Competitive Compensation: $20 to $28 per hour.
- Comprehensive Benefits: paid holidays, personal time off, sick time (per NYS law), health insurance options, $2,500 dental credit, 401(k) with employer match, monthly team bonuses. Most benefits start after a 90‑day probationary period.
- Professional Growth: opportunities for learning and advancement in a supportive environment.
Are you ready to make a tangible difference, contribute to a meaningful legacy, and grow your career in a supportive, dynamic environment? Join us in our mission to create smiles not just care. Apply today.
Visit our website for more information and watch team interviews on our YouTube channel.
Before You Apply — Let’s Make Sure It’s a Fit
- Show up on time, prepared, and ready to give your best.
- Believe that being dependable and following through matters.
- Speak up, share ideas, and enjoy teamwork.
- Feel energized by learning new skills and taking initiative.
- Take pride in details that create big experiences.
- Help others because it’s who you are.
- Motivated by a purpose‑driven, caring team.
- Look forward to a workplace where ideas matter and work ethic is celebrated.
We look forward to meeting you!