full-time 14 days ago
Dental Assistant
Smile Lodge
713 Pierce Rd, Clifton Park, NY 12065
From 20/hr
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Job Description
Overview:
About Us
The Smile Lodge Pediatric Dentistry is a fun, fast-paced, team-oriented dental practice dedicated to providing exceptional care for children in a positive, supportive environment. We’re looking for reliable, hard-working, and motivated individuals to join our amazing Dental Assisting team at our Clifton Park location!
No dental experience? No problem! We offer on-the-job training so you can learn everything you need to succeed.
Schedule: Full-Time, 4 x 10-hour shifts
Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Starting Pay: $20.00 per hour
What We Offer
A 4-day work week
Paid Time Off and Unpaid Time Off options
Health and Dental Insurance are available after only 3 months of employment
401(k) options
Consistent schedule with a four-day work week (no weekends!)
Annual performance-based raises
Supportive team culture and growth opportunities
Responsibilities
Retrieves patients and responsible parties from the waiting room in an engaging manner and escorts them back to the clinical area
Escort patients and responsible parties to check out at the completion of the appointment
Identifies any chief areas of concern to be brought to the dentist’s or hygienist’s attention
Receives and documents consent for any treatment to be performed during the visit (fluoride, radiographs, N20, sedation, etc.)
Takes and documents diagnostic radiographs on patients when the need is identified by a licensed professional
Consistently delivers benefit statements and utilizes patient hand-outs to support the education of legal guardians
Accurately documents all findings by a licensed professional as well as treatment performed during the appointment
Is able to reiterate proposed treatment plans determined by the doctor to the legal guardian in a way that makes them feel comfortable and valued
Accurately indicates the next appointment needed using the appropriate appointment descriptions
Engages the patient during “downtimes” when waiting for the doctor or hygienist to become available, delivering a patient experience that is unsurpassed
Anticipates the hygienist's or doctors' needs during the appointment to ensure a seamless visit
Adheres to OSHA standards by consistently wearing PPE (Personal protective equipment)
Efficiently breaks down, cleans, and sets up work stations (chairs and rooms) in between appointments to OSHA standards
Maintains up-to-date CPR/BLS certification
Non-Essential Tasks
Keeps the work station clean and stocked at all times
Embodies the standards of The Smile Lodge (Is a great teammate, is great at their job, delivers a great patient experience, and shows up)
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Reliable, professional, and eager to learn
Comfort working with children
Must be available for a full-time, four-day work week
Join our team at The Smile Lodge and help make every child’s dental visit a positive experience!
INDHRDA02
About Us
The Smile Lodge Pediatric Dentistry is a fun, fast-paced, team-oriented dental practice dedicated to providing exceptional care for children in a positive, supportive environment. We’re looking for reliable, hard-working, and motivated individuals to join our amazing Dental Assisting team at our Clifton Park location!
No dental experience? No problem! We offer on-the-job training so you can learn everything you need to succeed.
Schedule: Full-Time, 4 x 10-hour shifts
Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Starting Pay: $20.00 per hour
What We Offer
A 4-day work week
Paid Time Off and Unpaid Time Off options
Health and Dental Insurance are available after only 3 months of employment
401(k) options
Consistent schedule with a four-day work week (no weekends!)
Annual performance-based raises
Supportive team culture and growth opportunities
Responsibilities
Retrieves patients and responsible parties from the waiting room in an engaging manner and escorts them back to the clinical area
Escort patients and responsible parties to check out at the completion of the appointment
Identifies any chief areas of concern to be brought to the dentist’s or hygienist’s attention
Receives and documents consent for any treatment to be performed during the visit (fluoride, radiographs, N20, sedation, etc.)
Takes and documents diagnostic radiographs on patients when the need is identified by a licensed professional
Consistently delivers benefit statements and utilizes patient hand-outs to support the education of legal guardians
Accurately documents all findings by a licensed professional as well as treatment performed during the appointment
Is able to reiterate proposed treatment plans determined by the doctor to the legal guardian in a way that makes them feel comfortable and valued
Accurately indicates the next appointment needed using the appropriate appointment descriptions
Engages the patient during “downtimes” when waiting for the doctor or hygienist to become available, delivering a patient experience that is unsurpassed
Anticipates the hygienist's or doctors' needs during the appointment to ensure a seamless visit
Adheres to OSHA standards by consistently wearing PPE (Personal protective equipment)
Efficiently breaks down, cleans, and sets up work stations (chairs and rooms) in between appointments to OSHA standards
Maintains up-to-date CPR/BLS certification
Non-Essential Tasks
Keeps the work station clean and stocked at all times
Embodies the standards of The Smile Lodge (Is a great teammate, is great at their job, delivers a great patient experience, and shows up)
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Reliable, professional, and eager to learn
Comfort working with children
Must be available for a full-time, four-day work week
Join our team at The Smile Lodge and help make every child’s dental visit a positive experience!
INDHRDA02
About Smile Lodge
The Smile Lodge is dedicated to creating joyful dental experiences for children in Saratoga and Rensselaer County, NY. They offer expert pediatric dental care in a warm, family-friendly atmosphere designed to make every visit stress-free and fun. The practice focuses on personalized treatments and building lifelong healthy habits.