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Dental Assistant

Rockville Centre for Dentistry

132 North Park Avenue, Rockville Centre, NY 11570

$20 - $28 an hour - Part-time, Full-time

Benefits

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401(k)
Health insurance
Paid time off
Dental insurance

Full job description

Multi Specialty (Perio, OS, General) Dental Practice in Rockville Centre which has been caring for our patients for more than 30 years, is looking for a DENTAL ASSISTANT.

Assistant should be comfortable with implant/perio procedures, oral surgery procedures, and general dentistry.

(NOTE: We would be willing to train an assistant who has a number of years working ONLY in general dentistry.)

Responsibilities

Prepare customers for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
Taking digital xrays (BW, FMX, PA, Pano, CT)
Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
Sterilize instruments according to OSHA standards and regulations
Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
Prepare and manage inventory of lab cases as instructed
Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions as needed
Keep the dental operatories clean and well-stocked
Inventory of dental materials
Help to Maintain accurate patient records
Helping out with office projects as needed

Skills

Ability to take digital xrays (BW, PA, FMX, Pano, CT)
Proven experience as dental assistant (minimum of 2 years)
Knowledge of dental and surgical instruments and sterilization methods
Understanding of health & safety regulations (OSHA)
Good computer and typing skills are helpful
Excellent communication and people skills
Attention to detail
Well-organized and reliable
Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFDA)
MUST be able to multi-task and be comfortable working with different specialties on different days and be comfortable working in a FAST PACED, high end office

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TENTATIVE SCHEDULE:

MONDAYS: 745AM - 6PM

TUESDAYS: 7:45AM - 6PM

WEDNESDAYS: 7:45AM - 1 OR 3PM

THURSDAYS: 7:45AM - 6PM

FRIDAYS: OFF

SATURDAYS: 1X/MONTH 7:45AM - 1PM

SUNDAYS: OFF

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Please forward resume/cover letter with your hourly salary requirements to: kaylacohenrvcmanager(AT)gmail.com

We look forward to hearing from you.