Dental Assistant

The role

The Dental Assistant will provide patient service and perform administrative and basic dental tasks. Duties include assisting the dentist, preparing patients, and maintaining clinical environments.

What you will do

• Welcoming patients to the dental office
• Preparing patients for treatment
• Selecting and set up instruments, equipment, and supplies
• Sterilizing instruments according to regulations
• Assisting the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
• Take dental X-rays as needed
• Providing oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
• Keeping the dental room clean and well-stocked
• Scheduling appointments and post op visits
• Maintaining accurate patient records

Required qualifications

• At least 1-2 years of proven experience as dental assistant
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
• Understanding of health & safety regulations
• Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks
• Good computer skills
• Excellent communication and people skills
• A strong attention to detail
• Well-organized and reliable
• A high school diploma
• A certificate from an accredited dental assistant program (if required by law)
• An active state radiology license (if required by law)
• A current dental X-ray certification

Nice to have

• specialty is preferred

Benefits

• BCBS Medical & Dental insurance Options
• VSP Vision Coverage
• Complimentary Life Insurance Policy (employee only)
• Short-term & Long-Term Disability
• Pet Insurance Coverage
• 401(k) plan w/match options
• HSA / FSA Account Access
• Identity Theft Protection
• Legal Services Package
• Hospital/Accident/Critical Care Coverage
• Paid Time Off

About the company

Bayside Endo is a busy specialty practice. Specialty1 Partners is the direct employer of non-clinical employees only.