Dental Assistant Unlicensed

Are you a skilled and compassionate dental professional seeking a rewarding opportunity in a bustling family practice? Our dynamic dental team in Kingston is actively looking for a dedicated Dental Assistant to join our busy practice. As a pivotal member of our close-knit team, you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality oral healthcare to our diverse patient community. If you possess strong clinical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a passion for creating positive patient experiences, we invite you to apply and become an integral part of our thriving dental family. Join us in providing exceptional care in a supportive and collaborative environment where your expertise will contribute to the overall success of our practice.

Position Details:

Location

• Pine Street Dental

Address

• 138 Pine St, Kingston, NY 12401 `

Full Time

• Mondays 8am to 5pm, Tuesday off, Wednesday 8am to 5pm, Thursday 8am to 5pm, Friday 8am to 5pm and Alternating Saturdays 8am to 12pm.

Salary - $18 - $24/hr

Experience working as a Dental Assistant required.

We value our employees and want to remain competitive in a demanding industry. The following are some benefits we offer to our full time Dental Assistants:

• Health Benefits

• 401K

• Continuing Education

• Vacation, sick days, and paid holidays

As a Dental Assistant, you will be providing chair-side assistance to the dentist and care and comfort

to the patient including:

• Assisting the dentist in practicing two- or

four-handed dentistry (based on dentist preference), including delivering and

retrieving instruments from the dentist, providing suction and retraction as

instructed; also takes needed x-rays, keeps dentist informed as to

appointment timing, and provides other assistance as required by the dentist

during the appointment.

• Reviewing and confirming medical history and

current medications with patient, discovers and communicates changes and

other relevant health information to dentist; ensures relevant records and

X-rays are called up on the computer or otherwise present for review and use

by the dentist; performs triage for the dentist.

• Interacting effectively with patient: meets and

greets patient, escorts patient to operatory, seats and prepares patient for

appointment (provides bib, water, etc.) and prepares instrumentation needed

by the dentist; at conclusion of visit, instructs patient regarding

aftercare, facilitates referrals as needed, and escorts patient to front desk

for future appointments and payment; makes appropriate follow-up calls to

patient. Prepares for next day scheduled patient cases.

• Preparing, maintaining, and breaking down operatory

according to protocol before, during, and after patient visit including, but

not limited to: proper stocking of room with required instruments and

supplies, cleaning and maintaining operatory equipment, proper sterilization

of instruments, and cleaning room thoroughly between patients. Contributes to the housekeeping and

maintenance of the office.

• Interacting effectively with lab personnel

and/or performs lab functions such as entering lab cases into computer and

ensuring lab work is ready for appointments; facilitates and/or performs

instrument sterilization.

• Interacting effectively with front desk

personnel regarding appointment progress, patient scheduling concerns,

paperwork needs; supply needs and other matters important to the practice.

Visit us at www.brookbeamdental.com to learn more about our organizational values!

Thank you for your time and interest in our growing organization.