full-time 6 days ago

Dental Assistant

Advanced Implant & Cosmetic Dental

Astoria, NY 11106
From 24/hr

About the Practice

N/A Team Members
Open Dental Software

Job Description

We are a modern dental office in the heart of Astoria looking for a dental assistant with a positive, can-do attitude, and excellent communication/people skills.

The candidate must have an understanding of dental terminology and a minimum of 1 year experience as a dental assistant to be considered.

Knowledge of Open Dental & Spanish speaking is a plus.

3-4 days a week. Required days are Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. Other days negotiable.

First patient seen at 11am.

Duties include but are not limited to:

- Taking digital x-rays

- Set-up and breakdown of operatories

- Assisting the dentist during procedures

- Ensuring patients receive consent forms prior to start of treatment

- Instructing patients on oral care & post op instructions

- Maintaining patient records, updating charts, and taking notes on patient treatment

- Disinfecting treatment areas and exam rooms after each patient to ensure a safe and healthy environment for both our patients and staff

- Maintaining the cleanliness and organization of the office

- Ordering supplies as needed
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $24.00 per hour
Work Location: In person

Requirements

• Dental terminology
• Chairside assisting
• Patient interaction
• Spanish
• Open Dental