This is a Dental Assistant position for a modern and digital general dental practice in Westchester, possibly in our Downey location as well. We are looking for team members who are friendly, positive, enthusiastic and passionate about patient care and success in your career.
Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
- Assisting the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures
- Taking excellent dental Radiographs
- Preparing procedures for patient treatment
- Educating patients with Oral Hygiene Instruction/Brief Procedures/Post Operation Instruction
- Maintaining all Dental equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s directions
- Maintaining adequate operation of supplies and compiling a list of individual item shortages for inventory control and ordering purposes
- Receiving and placing necessary telephone calls consistent with professional matters
- Performing basic lab works such as pouring casts, fabricating bleaching trays
- Communicating with the dental lab for patients’ cases
- Ensuring the sterility of all reusable dental instruments and equipment in accordance with protocols
Qualifications:
- Effective written and oral communication
- At least 2 year chair-side Dental Assisting experience
- Comprehensive knowledge of dental assisting techniques and procedures for all phases of general dentistry
- Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments and responsibilities to ensure compliance with established deadlines and protocols
- High School diploma or GED certificate required
- X-Ray, infection control and current CPR and First Aid certificates required
- Bilingual (English / Spanish) is a plus
Job Type: Part-time
Expected hours: 24 – 30 per week
Benefits:
Experience:
- Dental assisting: 1 year (Required)
- Cerec: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
- X-Ray Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person
