Pediatric Dental Assistant — Training & Growth, Mon–Fri

Where Smiles Grow; Boght Corners (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401K

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Where Smiles Grow Pediatric Dentistry, located in the Albany area, is growing and looking for a Dental Assistant to join a welcoming, child-friendly team. You will prepare treatment rooms, assist dentists, sterilize instruments, and help educate families about oral care.

We offer Monday–Friday 7:30AM–5:15PM, paid training, and a comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance, 401K, PTO, holidays).

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Training provided for the right person.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and organize dental treatment rooms and instruments prior to patient appointments.
• Assist dentists during various dental procedures by handing instruments, suctioning, and ensuring patient comfort.
• Perform sterilization and disinfection of dental tools and equipment following strict infection control protocols.
• Maintain accurate patient records using dental software such as Dentrix, including updating medical histories and treatment plans.
• Educate patients and their guardians on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care with empathy and clear communication.
• Manage appointment scheduling and coordinate patient flow to minimize wait times.
• Monitor and maintain inventory of dental supplies and materials, ensuring availability for daily operations.
• Adhere to body motion and ergonomics best practices to maintain personal health and safety during clinical tasks.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal

Team oriented

Willingness to learn

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Where Smiles Grow Pediatric Dentistry, located in the Albany area, is growing and looking for a Dental Assistant to join a welcoming, child-friendly team. You will prepare treatment rooms, assist dentists, sterilize instruments, and help educate families about oral care.

We offer Monday–Friday 7:30AM–5:15PM, paid training, and a comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance, 401K, PTO, holidays).