Dental Assistant

Soul Dental • New York, NY, US

Posted 25 days ago

Description

Are you an experienced dental assistant with a commitment to positive patient experiences? If so, we’d love to talk with you. Our busy dental practice is growing, and we need someone who can provide high-quality dental services to clients and assist our dentist and dental hygienists with examinations and dental procedures. Our ideal candidate has 2 or more years of dental practice experience and excellent customer service, organization, and communication skills. If this sounds like a position you’ll thrive in, we invite you to apply today.

Responsibilities

Assure all dental office infection control policies and safety regulations are met by disinfecting and sterilizing all equipment and instruments after use
Help dentists and dental hygienists during procedures or examinations by providing suction, handing off dental instruments, and ensuring chair-side accessibility to the team
Answer any questions the patient may have about dental hygiene, schedule appointments for patient care follow up, and provide postoperative instructions with methods for infection control of the patients’ teeth and gums, after procedures
Prepare and lay out sterilized equipment, dental instruments, anesthetics, dental supplies, and materials inside treatment rooms for examinations and dental procedures

Qualifications

Experience in dental assisting for at least six months to one year
Ability to maintain a calm and friendly demeanor while assisting during dental procedures, putting patients at ease
Proven track record of adhering to infection control policies and safety regulations, ensuring a safe environment for all
Proficiency in scheduling appointments and managing patient records, ensuring seamless office operations

Experience with dental software, updating patient histories, and computer skills are needed
Superb interpersonal skills, customer service, organization, and excellent communication skills are desired
Current BLS/CPR certification is required

Compensation

$24 - $26 hourly

About Soul Dental

Soul Dental is a contemporary, energetic, and growing company co-founded by two female friends. Our mission is to consistently provide exceptional customer service with high-quality dental care that is affordable for the majority of the public with PPO Insurance. We provide multi-specialty services so that it is convenient for our patients and offers a wonderful learning opportunity for our Doctors.

With music playing in the background and cozy decor, with the latest technology like an Itero scanner, CBCT, Biolase Laser, and much more, Soul Dental is truly a wonderful team environment where everyone can learn and grow.