Part-Time Cosmetic Dental Assistant — Growth & Benefits

GD-SDM Partnership LLC; New City (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed Hourly Rate

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

401k Program: with matching

Job summary

Cosmetic & General Dentistry of New City is seeking a knowledgeable Dental Assistant to join our patient-centered team on a part-time basis. You will aid the dentist by preparing rooms, sterilizing instruments, taking diagnostic digital imaging, and documenting procedures in patient charts.

Qualified candidates have at least one year of dental assisting experience, current CPR certification, and familiarity with HIPAA and OSHA guidelines. DANB certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have at least one year of dental assisting experience.
• Current CPR certification.
• DANB certification preferred.
• State license/certification requirements may vary by state.

Responsibilities

• Greet and prepare patients for treatment in a timely, pleasant, and professional manner.
• Sterilize and prepare instruments for tray setups before dental procedures.
• Take diagnostic-digital imaging as prescribed by the dentists.
• Work within the legal scope of assistant duties with or without certification, depending on state regulations.
• Maintain meticulous records on patient charts and documents.
• Setup and breakdown rooms according to infection control protocols between patients.
• Communicate patient and equipment needs with co-workers.
• Other duties as assigned by Practice Leader and/or Dentist.

Skills

OSHA compliance

HIPAA compliance

Patient care

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CPR certification

DANB Certification preferred

Tools

Digital imaging (X-ray)

Sterilization equipment

Job description

Cosmetic & General Dentistry of New City is seeking a knowledgeable Dental Assistant to join our patient-centered team on a part-time basis. You will aid the dentist by preparing rooms, sterilizing instruments, taking diagnostic digital imaging, and documenting procedures in patient charts.

Qualified candidates have at least one year of dental assisting experience, current CPR certification, and familiarity with HIPAA and OSHA guidelines. DANB certification is preferred.