Dental Assistant

Job Overview

Join our dental care team as a Dental Assistant and help patients feel informed, comfortable, and supported throughout their visits. You’ll prepare treatment areas, assist clinicians during procedures, maintain accurate records, and help keep equipment and instruments ready for safe use. Your impact: Careful chairside support and infection prevention help clinicians focus on treatment and give patients a safer, more comfortable experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assisting, including four-handed dentistry, for general dentistry and procedures such as pediatric dentistry, endodontics, prosthodontics, and oral surgery.
• Prepare and maintain dental equipment; process instruments using dental sterilization procedures, aseptic technique, and infection control practices.
• Take dental X-rays and support medical imaging, including use of a 3D scanner, as directed and within applicable requirements.
• Record vital signs, update medical records and documentation, and support patient management and dental receptionist tasks as needed.
• Protect patient information by following HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) requirements and clinical confidentiality policies.

Requirements

• Dental assisting or dental clinic experience, with knowledge of dental terminology, anatomy, patient care, and medical terminology.
• Familiarity with EMR (electronic medical record) systems, patient management software, and medical records; Eaglesoft and Dentrix experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of dental instrument processing, healthcare infection prevention and control, and infection prevention management.
• Ability to follow established procedures for X-ray use, dental equipment, and accurate clinical documentation.

Pay: $20.00 - $32.00 per hour

Expected hours: 8.0 – 35.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Caregiver leave
• Cash balance pension plan
• Disability insurance
• Employee discount
• Family leave
• Flexible schedule
• Paid orientation
• Paid sick time
• Paid training
• Parental leave
• Profit sharing
• Retirement plan

Experience:

• Dental assisting: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• White Plains, NY 10603 (Required)

Work Location: In person