What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Dental Assistant position at Smile and Implant Center of Rockland?
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We are looking for a competent dental assistant who will join our team in providing 5-star experience to our patients. You’ll ensure excellent customer service and lift administrative and basic dental tasks off the dentist’s shoulders. Dental assistants should be well-organized with great attention to detail. You should be able to follow instructions and respect dental office regulations. We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible.
Responsibilities
- Welcome customers in the dental office
- Prepare customers for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
- Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
- Sterilize instruments according to regulations
- Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
- Undertake lab tasks as instructed
- Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
- Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
- Schedule appointments
- Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures
Skills
- Proven experience as dental assistant
- Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
- Understanding of health & safety regulations
- Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus
- GREAT COMPUTER SKILLS IS A MUST
- ABILITY TO UTILIZE ITERO INTRAORAL SCANNER
- Excellent communication and people skills
- Attention to detail
- Well-organized and reliable
- High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred
- Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFDA)
- Must remain open to learning new skills in 3D printing, crown milling and dental aesthetic photography
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Medical Specialty:
- Anesthesiology
- Pediatrics
- Perioperative Care
- Radiology
- Surgery
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Overtime
Application Question(s):
- Are you able to work the unique hours our office operates at? (See Below)
Mon-Wed 7AM-6PM
Thurs 7AM-4PM
8-10 Fridays a year 7:30AM-2PM
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Dental Assisting: 3 years (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Nanuet, NY 10954: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $30