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Riverdale Comprehensive Dentistry
Dental Assistant
Job Description
Full time: No wednesdays or weekends Reporting directly to the Office Manager, the Dental Assistant performs a variety of patient care, office, and laboratory duties. The Dental Assistant works chair side making patients feel as comfortable as possible, prepare them for treatment, obtain their dental records and instruct patients on postoperative and general oral health care.
Responsibilities:
- Assist the dentist/specialist during a variety of treatment procedures.
- Set up and breakdown operatory post treatment.
- Take, develop and mount dental radiographs (digital and PAN).
- Manage infection control
- prepare and sterilize instruments and equipment.
- Provide patients with instructions for oral care following all dental treatment procedures.
- Educate patients on appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health.
- Perform various office tasks as necessary.
Minimum Education and Experience:
- Dental assisting experience
REQUIRED.
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Resume must demonstrate stable employment history.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$20.00- $30.
Benefits:
Dental insurance Paid time offExperience:
Dental Assisting:
3 years (Preferred)Work Location:
In personBenefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Dental Insurance
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What they do
A Dental Assistant assists dentists in caring for patient's teeth. Helps patients get ready for treatment; prepares equipment and supplies. May perform some dental procedures under the direction of a dentist, such as fluoride application, if allowed under state regulations. Works in dental offices.
$48,744 / year median in New York
+26% projected growth