Dental Assistant

Dental Office located in Huntington, Long Island is looking for an upbeat, friendly, experienced, personable Dental Assistant. Must be able to communicate effectively with patients, reliable, detail oriented and maintain an organized schedule.

Dental Assistant Responsibilities:

• Preparing patients for dental work.
• Helping with infection control by disinfecting and sterilizing instruments, setting up instrument trays, preparing materials, and assisting with dental procedures.
• Assisting the dentist in managing dental emergencies when necessary.
• Providing great patient care.
• Recording treatment information in patient records.
• Exposing dental x-rays and caring for dental x-ray equipment.
• Giving patients information on dental hygiene and oral healthcare.
• Providing post operative instructions as directed by the dentist.
• Caring for dental equipment, including auto clave, x-ray developer, suction pump and compressor.
• Ordering dental supplies and maintaining dental equipment inventory.
• Pouring dental impressions to be sent to the laboratory.

Dental Assistant Requirements:

• Experience with using computers for a variety of tasks.
• Well written and excellent verbal communication skills.
• Consistently professional attitude and appearance.

Willing to train the right person.

Hours of employment: Monday – Thursday: 9-5 Saturday: 9-1