Family Smiles Wappingers - Dental Assistant

BrookBeam Dental; Village of Wappingers Falls (NY); On-site; Full time

Job summary

BrookBeam Dental is seeking a full-time Dental Assistant in Wappingers Falls. The role involves providing chair-side support to the dentist and ensuring a comfortable experience for patients. Our ideal candidate will assist with dental procedures, manage patient communications, and uphold hygiene standards. We offer competitive pay and benefits including a 401K match and paid time off.

Benefits

401K with match

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Referral Program

Qualifications

• Experience in patient interaction and chair-side assistance.
• Knowledge of sterilization and hygiene protocols.
• Effective communication skills with patients and team.

Responsibilities

• Provide chair-side assistance to the dentist.
• Prepare and maintain the operatory per protocol.
• Interact with patients for scheduling and aftercare.

Skills

Patient Interaction

Effective Communication

Assisting with Dentistry

Medical History Review

Sterilization Protocols

Job description

Career Opportunities with BrookBeam Dental

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Location: Family Smiles (Wappingers location)

Address: 939 NY-376 #1, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590

Full Time: 33 hours/week, Monday through Thursday 7:45am to 5:15pm

Salary: $20 - $25/hr

We value our employees and want to remain competitive in a demanding industry. The following are some benefits we offer to our full-time Dental Assistants:

• 401K with match
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays
• Referral Program

As a Dental Assistant, you will provide chair-side assistance to the dentist and care and comfort to the patient, including:

1. Assisting the dentist in practicing two- or four-handed dentistry (based on dentist preference), including delivering and retrieving instruments, providing suction and retraction, taking x-rays, keeping the dentist informed of appointment timing, and providing other assistance as required during the appointment.
2. Reviewing and confirming medical history and current medications with the patient, communicating any changes to the dentist, ensuring relevant records and x-rays are available, and performing triage for the dentist.
3. Interacting effectively with patients: greeting, escorting to the operatory, preparing for the appointment, providing aftercare instructions, facilitating referrals, and scheduling future appointments.
4. Preparing, maintaining, and breaking down the operatory according to protocol, including stocking, cleaning, sterilizing instruments, and maintaining the workspace.
5. Interacting with lab personnel and performing lab functions as needed, including entering lab cases and ensuring lab work is ready.
6. Communicating effectively with front desk personnel regarding appointment progress, scheduling, paperwork, supplies, and other practice-related matters.