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The Dental Assistant is responsible for preparing patients for treatment, assisting doctors during procedures, and maintaining a sterile environment. They also manage tray setups and ensure adequate supply levels across multiple office locations.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have at least one year of experience as a Dental Assistant with specific experience in Orthodontics. Proficiency with dental instruments and equipment is required, while experience with Dentrix is preferred.
Attention To DetailInterpersonal SkillsMultitaskingCommunicationPatient CareSterilizationOrthodonticsDentrixTray Setup
Job description
About Us
At The Smilist, we aim to provide high quality dental care in a warm, welcoming, and professional environment. Our team is dedicated to making lives better one smile at a time. We are currently seeking a reliable, friendly, and motivated Dental Assistant to join our growing practice and contribute to our mission of excellent dental care. This role will require traveling to different locations throughout Long Island!
Key
Responsibilities: Keep patients focused on optimal treatment while attending their individual concerns and promoting the good qualities of their doctor Maintain a clean, sterile, and cheerful environment where your patient feels comfortable; prepare patients for treatment, and assist the doctors - thereby enabling them to provide efficient quality dental treatment Escort patients to and from the front desk Prepare tray setups for dental procedures and maintain adequate supply levels in each operatory, ordering and replenishing as needed Other duties as assigned by management
Qualifications
Proven experience as a Dental Assistant - at least 1 year Orthodontics experience required Knowledge of dental instruments, equipment, and procedures Prior Dentrix experience preferred, but not required Strong communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work well in a team and handle multiple tasks efficiently Attention to detail and a positive attitude
What We Offer
Competitive compensation Benefits package - health, dental, vision insurance, and more! Opportunity for professional growth and continuing education A chance to make a real impact on the health and well-being of our patients
Position Details
Schedule: Full Time - 2 Saturdays per month!
Salary Range
$25.00-$29.00/hour Location: Mattituck, Middle Island, East Meadow, Riverhead, Medford, North Babylon, Commack The Smilist Dental provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
