Pediatric Dental Assistant

Heartland Dental; Town of Orchard Park (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health benefits

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Health Savings Plan (optional)

Short Term Disability (optional)

Employee referral bonuses

Leadership and professional dev.

Community service events

Job summary

Heartland Dental in New York invites a Dental Assistant to join our team of providers dedicated to quality patient care. You will support chairside procedures, instrument sterilization, patient flow, and accuracy in dental records.

Ideal candidates have a certified dental assisting program or related experience, good communication, teamwork, and a can-do attitude. We offer paid training, benefits including health, dental, vision, 401(k), and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• One year certified dental assistant program; or
• Six months on-the-job experience; or
• High school diploma and demonstrated ability to assume dental assistant responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Understand and demonstrate proper sterilization, biohazard and infection control procedures in compliance with protocol.
• Demonstrate complete knowledge of dental terminology, instruments, maintenance, and proper tray setups.
• Perform all chairside procedures efficiently.
• Efficiently direct patient flow through teamwork and communication.
• Perform all necessary lab procedures.
• Uphold a positive rapport with staff members and patients at all times.
• Demonstrate safe and cost effective practices when utilizing supplies and equipment.
• Assist office in achieving defined goals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Infection control

Sterilization

Chairside procedures

Dental terminology

Basic computer skills

Patient flow management

Education

Certificate in Dental Assisting

On-the-job experience

High School Diploma

Current dental assistant license (where required)

Job description

As a Dental Assistant with our practice, you will be responsible for assisting our providers in delivering quality care to patients.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in a team environment, have a \"can do\" personality, and be able to complete their assigned work in a timely fashion. In addition, a Dental Assistant must display open communication to co-workers and a commitment to patient satisfaction.

We believe in supporting our team members with:

• Continuing Education & Group Learning Events


• Paid Training


• Team events and celebrations


• 401(k)


• Health Benefits, Dental, Vision, and paid Life Insurance- For Full Time


• Optional Health Savings Plan, Short Term Disability, Accident Insurance, and more- For Full Time


• Employee Referral Bonuses


• Leadership and Professional Development Programs


• Community Service Events & Activities

Essential Responsibilities:

• Understand and demonstrate proper sterilization, biohazard and infection control procedures in compliance with protocol.


• Demonstrate complete knowledge of dental terminology, instruments, maintenance, and proper tray setups.


• Perform all chairside procedures efficiently.


• Efficiently direct patient flow through teamwork and communication.


• Perform all necessary lab procedures.


• Uphold a positive rapport with staff members and patients at all times.


• Demonstrate safe and cost effective practices when utilizing supplies and equipment.


• Assist office in achieving defined goals.


• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Experience:

• One year certified dental assistant program; or


• Six months on-the-job experience; or


• High school diploma and demonstrated ability to assume dental assistant responsibilities.


• Current dental assistant license is required in certain states.


• Demonstrate a working knowledge of dental records and documentation.


• Ability to perform basic computer functions.


• Comply with protocols and standards.


• Exercise knowledge of dental instruments and terminology.


• Support shared vision and values.