Dental Assistant
Riverdale Cosmetic Dentists
About the Practice
Job Description
Riverdale Cosmetic Dentists is seeking an experienced, energetic, and highly organized Dental Assistant with a minimum of 2 years of dental assisting experience to join our team.
We are a modern, comprehensive family and cosmetic dental practice located in the Whitehall Building in Riverdale, NY. Our recently renovated office combines advanced technology with a warm, patient-centered approach. We provide comprehensive restorative and cosmetic dentistry, endodontics, Invisalign, implant restorative care, smile makeovers, and digital dentistry using iTero and 3Shape scanning.
Schedule – 25-40 Hours/Week
Monday: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Tuesday: Alternating weeks, 1:00 PM–8:00 PM and 10:00 AM–6:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM–6:00 PM
Thursday TBD
Friday TBD
We are looking for someone who is dependable, efficient, personable, and genuinely enjoys working with patients and as part of a team. The ideal candidate anticipates the dentist’s needs, keeps the clinical day running smoothly, and takes pride in maintaining an organized and welcoming environment.
Qualifications
At least 2 years of dental assisting experience is required. Candidates should be comfortable with:
Digital X-rays and excellent chairside assisting
Dentrix
iTero and/or 3Shape digital scanning for wellness, crowns, and Invisalign
Implant restorative procedures
Dental photography
Current infection-control and sterilization protocols
Instrument, operatory, laboratory, and sterilization-room organization
Patient communication and education
Supply tracking
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, reliability, and the ability to work efficiently in a busy practice are essential.
Responsibilities
Provide skilled chairside assistance during restorative, cosmetic, endodontic, implant, and other dental procedures
Prepare operatories, instruments, materials, and equipment for treatment
Take high-quality digital X-rays, photographs, and intraoral scans
Maintain proper sterilization and infection-control procedures
Help keep the clinical schedule running efficiently and on time
Educate patients regarding procedures and post-treatment instructions
Maintain accurate patient information and records in Dentrix
Work collaboratively with our dentists, hygienists, assistants, and front-office team to provide an excellent patient experience
Compensation: $25–$34/hour, commensurate with experience and skills.
If you have the experience we are seeking and would like to join a professional, supportive, and patient-focused dental team, please submit your resume through Indeed.
Please complete the Indeed Assessments to be considered for this position.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $34.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Application Question(s):
Is your commute more than 30 minutes to our office?
Please answer the following: What is the tooth number of the lower left permanent 2nd molar?
Are you proficient in intra-oral scanning (Itero, 3Shape, Cerec, etc? )
Education:
Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
Dental Assisting: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Requirements
• Patient service
• Customer service
• HIPAA
• Attention to detail
• Disinfection procedures
• Dental equipment
• Managing patient records
• Dental waste management procedures
• Greeting dental patients
About Riverdale Cosmetic Dentists
Comprehensive Restorative and cosmetic dentistry Our Mission: Our smile is the greatest non-verbal communicator we have. Under the guidance of Dr. Dov Kahane the dental professionals at Riverdale Cosmetic Dentists are committed to producing and maintaining beautiful smiles and healthy mouths. We improve the health and appearance of our patients through the highest quality dental care available in the most comfortable setting. We improve the quality of our patients' lives every day! Our Standard of Excellence: With over twenty-five years of experience, Dr. Dov Kahane, who graduated top of his class at Columbia University, has built a reputation of excellence - and Riverdale Cosmetic Dentists, with its state of the art facility, has become the premier location for comprehensive restorative, preventive and cosmetic care, serving people in the Riverdale, Bronx, Manhattan, and Westchester areas. Built upon age-proven principles, and using the most up-to-date techniques such as low dose digital x-rays, which minimizes radiation exposure to our patients and eliminates chemical pollution to the environment, Dr. Kahane and his associates help their patients achieve their dreams of beautiful teeth, healthy gums, and a gorgeous smile. Our Promise to You: We will provide a relaxed and stress-free setting to maintain and restore your oral health. We will take your cares and concerns seriously. We will work efficiently and carefully to provide a different kind of dentist visit and a different kind of result. We cater to people who care about themselves and want to enjoy sharing their smile with others!