What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at The Smilist Dental?
About Us:
At The Smilist, we aim to provide high quality dental care in a warm, welcoming, and professional environment. Our team is dedicated to making lives better one smile at a time. We are currently seeking a reliable, friendly, and motivated Dental Assistant to join our growing practice and contribute to our mission of excellent dental care.
Key Responsibilities:
- Keep patients focused on optimal treatment while attending their individual concerns and promoting the good qualities of their doctor
- Maintain a clean, sterile, and cheerful environment where your patient feels comfortable; prepare patients for treatment, and assist the doctors - thereby enabling them to provide efficient quality dental treatment
- Escort patients to and from the front desk
- Prepare tray setups for dental procedures and maintain adequate supply levels in each operatory, ordering and replenishing as needed
- Other duties as assigned by management
Qualifications:
- Proven experience as a Dental Assistant - at least 1 year
- Experience with general and specialty preferred
- Knowledge of dental instruments, equipment, and procedures
- Prior Dentrix experience preferred, but not required
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work well in a team and handle multiple tasks efficiently
- Attention to detail and a positive attitude
What We Offer:
- Competitive compensation
- Benefits package - health, dental, vision insurance, and more!
- Opportunity for professional growth and continuing education
- A chance to make a real impact on the health and well-being of our patients
Position Details:
- Schedule: Monday through Friday; no weekends
- Salary Range: $22.00 to $26.00/hour
- Location: Bronx, NY - Allerton
The Smilist Dental provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour
Expected hours: 34 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Dentrix: 1 year (Preferred)
- Dental assisting: 1 year (Required)
- Specialty Assisting: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22 - $26
