Dental Assistant - Valley Stream

Dental Assistant

Pediatric Dentistry of Valley Stream in Valley Stream, NY is looking to hire a full-time Dental Assistant. Are you ready to take the next step in your career in dentistry? Do you enjoy working with children? This position earns $18.00 - $26.00/hour, depending on experience and whether you have any orthodontic knowledge. We also offer medical insurance, flexible spending accounts (FSAs), a 401(k) plan, paid time off (PTO), Aflac, and more. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you to start working at more than just a typical dentist's office, apply today!

ABOUT PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY OF VALLEY STREAM

We are a growing pediatric dental and orthodontic practice that values integrity, honesty, and accountability. We are devoted to helping all children and teens achieve a lifetime of healthy smiles, ensuring they receive the highest quality of care. Using the latest techniques, our highly trained and experienced pediatric specialists provide outstanding dental and orthodontic care in a comfortable, kid-friendly setting. We offer services for fearful and anxious children as well as children with special needs.

Our staff is integral to our dentistry practice. In order to hire and retain the best career-minded individuals, we offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, opportunities for career development, and a positive work environment.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A DENTAL ASSISTANT

As a Dental Assistant, you are a vital part of our practice and help our dentists and orthodontists be as productive and efficient as possible. You arrive each day to our warm and inviting atmosphere where you feel like a valued member of the team. After reviewing the daily schedule, you set up the appropriate trays and instruments. You greet patients and escort them to their chair in a friendly manner. With attention to detail, you offer chairside assistance to dentists and prepare patients for exams and treatments. You take and develop X-rays. In a positive and engaging manner, you instruct young patients in good oral hygiene.

With your kind demeanor and consistent positive communication, you build trust with both parents and children and put them at ease. And, your helpful, can-do attitude makes you a joy to work with. You are conscientious about making accurate and detailed notes in our dentist practice software and keeping everything organized. As you clean and sterilize equipment and surfaces, you play a key role in enforcing infection control. You enjoy both meeting new people and touching base with long-time patients and get great satisfaction out of providing an important service to families in your community!

QUALIFICATIONS FOR A DENTAL ASSISTANT

• High school diploma or equivalent
• One year of experience as a dental assistant OR certification as a registered dental assistant

A dental X-Ray license, radiation safety certification, coronal polishing certification, knowledge in practice management charting, and experience in treatment planning are preferred. But multiple factors will be taken into consideration. Are you attentive to detail and have the ability to follow strict protocol? Do you have excellent interpersonal skills? Are you dependable, dedicated, and diplomatic? Do you find it easy to establish a good rapport with patients? Can you exercise sound judgment? If so, you might just be perfect for this Dental Assistant position! Apply now.

WORK SCHEDULE

This full-time position typically works 9:00 AM - 500 PM, but hours vary.

READY TO JOIN OUR DENTISTRY AND ORTHODONTIC TEAM?

We understand your time is valuable and that is why we have a very quick and easy application process. If you feel that you would be right for this job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!