full-time 1 month ago
Dental Assistant
Hometown Health Centers
2310 Nott Street East, Schenectady, NY 12309
From 25/hr
About the Practice
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Job Description
GREAT TEAM TO WORK WITH !!
We are looking for an energetic and personable dental assistant who will make our dental office more efficient and pleasant for patients. You’ll ensure excellent customer service and will be a team player for a very busy dental office. 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 patient 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 post-operative care instructions
Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
Schedule appointments
Maintain accurate patient records
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
Good computer skills
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)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Employee discount
Health insurance
Paid time off
Ability to Commute:
Schenectady, NY 12309 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
Schenectady, NY 12309: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
We are looking for an energetic and personable dental assistant who will make our dental office more efficient and pleasant for patients. You’ll ensure excellent customer service and will be a team player for a very busy dental office. 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 patient 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 post-operative care instructions
Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
Schedule appointments
Maintain accurate patient records
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
Good computer skills
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)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Employee discount
Health insurance
Paid time off
Ability to Commute:
Schenectady, NY 12309 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
Schenectady, NY 12309: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Requirements
• Dental office experience
• High school diploma or GED
• Computer operation
• Attention to detail
• Interpersonal skills
• High school diploma or GED
• Computer operation
• Attention to detail
• Interpersonal skills
About Hometown Health Centers
Hometown Health Centers has been caring for the community since 1972, offering primary care, dental, behavioral health, vision, and school-based programs in Schenectady and Amsterdam. They deliver quality, accessible primary care regardless of ability to pay, all under one roof.
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