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Dental Assistant
Job Description
Quick-Peek Details:
Location: Louis Siegelman DDS - Midtown, New York, NY
Position: Dental Assistant
Pay Range: $26-30 / hour
Benefits Included with Full-Time Position:
- Medical
- Vision
- Dental
- 401k with match
- Paid Time Off
Overview:
Join our expanding team at Louis Siegelman DDS in Midtown, New York! We're seeking a dental assistant experienced in sedation and surgical dental procedures. Our practice focuses on providing compassionate care to patients with disabilities and phobias, so a warm, reassuring demeanor is essential.
Dental Assisting Job Responsibilities:
- Prepare exam rooms, sterilize instruments, and ensure equipment readiness
- Knowledge of oral anatomy and dental terminology
- Assist with procedures including crowns, fillings, extractions, root canals, and implants
- Anticipate dentist's needs and pass instruments during procedures
- Take and process patient X-rays
- Perform lab tasks as required
- Greet patients, schedule appointments, and provide oral hygiene guidance
- Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payments
- Provide post-operative care instructions
- Handle administrative duties to support the dental practice
Qualifications:
- 1-2 years of dental assisting experience preferred
- Experience with sedation and surgical dental cases
- Professionalism, strong work ethic, and high moral standards
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Motivated to excel in patient care
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive hourly rate
- Paid vacation and holidays
- 401k program with matching
- Health, dental, and vision plans
- Life and disability insurance
- Flexible schedules
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $26.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8-hour shifts, Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)
- Dental surgery: 1 year (Preferred)
- Sedation: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person