Dental Assistant

We are looking for a compassionate and friendly dental assistant who will make our office more efficient and create a welcoming experience for patients. We are hiring for 2 positions, Auburn and Marcellus locations. You’ll ensure excellent patient care and being a team player with cross training with administrative tasks or helping the hygienist when needed. 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 customers 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 and assist with payment procedures
Skills
Experience as dental assistant/ Willing to train
Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
Understanding of health & safety regulations
Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like creating temporary crowns independently
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
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.00 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Employee discount
Health insurance
Paid time off
Work Location: In person