Dental Assistant

Are you a Dental Assistant that is passionate about working with kids and teens, helping them build healthy habits that last a lifetime? Then, Bay Ridge Smiles in Staten Island is the perfect place for you!As an assistant, you will work alongside our experienced Pediatric Dentist to assist with patient care!

No experience? No problem! We’re willing to train the right candidate.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Preparing patients for dental procedures by making them comfortable and providing any instructions
• Sterilizing dental instruments and equipment, and placing for easy access
• Preparing the dental exam room for use by the dentist by making sure it is stocked and organized
• Assisting the dentist during procedures, including passing instruments, getting supplies, and using the suction tube to keep the patient’s mouth dry
• Assisting with dental x-rays
• Assisting with dental lab work
• Instructing patients on dental hygiene
• Scheduling follow-up appointments
• Keeping patient records

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Patient comfort • Oral hygiene • Dental office • Maintaining an organized workspace • Dental care patient counseling • Preparing dental treatment areas • Medical procedure assistance • Pre-examination patient preparation • In-person customer service • Working with pediatric populations • Assisting with diagnostic tests and procedures • Full-time • No experience needed • Assisting medical staff • Health insurance • Medical scheduling • Preparing medical treatment area • Dental insurance • 401(k) • Paid time off • Dental x-ray • Pediatrics • Health record tracking • Dental equipment • Four handed dentistry • Stocking • Surgical suction device handling • Vision insurance • 401(k) matching • In-person • Employee discount • Pediatric dentistry • Suction machines • Patient education • Managing patient records • Entry level • Surgical instrument sterilization and handling • Under 1 year