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 DentalAddress - 138 Pine St, Kingston, NY 12401Full Time - Mon-Tue-Thur-Fri 7:45am-5pm, 1 Saturday per month 8am-2pmSalary - $18 - $24/hrWe 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
- Dental benefits
- 401K with profit sharing
- Continuing Education
- Vacation, sick days, and paid holidays
- Referral Program
As a Dental Assistant, you will be providing chair-side assistance to the dentist and care and comfortto the patient including: Assisting the dentist in practicing two- orfour-handed dentistry (based on dentist preference), including delivering andretrieving instruments from the dentist, providing suction and retraction asinstructed; also takes needed x-rays, keeps dentist informed as toappointment timing, and provides other assistance as required by the dentistduring the appointment. Reviewing and confirming medical history andcurrent medications with patient, discovers and communicates changes andother relevant health information to dentist; ensures relevant records andX-rays are called up on the computer or otherwise present for review and useby the dentist; performs triage for the dentist. Interacting effectively with patient: meets andgreets patient, escorts patient to operatory, seats and prepares patient forappointment (provides bib, water, etc.) and prepares instrumentation neededby the dentist; at conclusion of visit, instructs patient regardingaftercare, facilitates referrals as needed, and escorts patient to front deskfor future appointments and payment; makes appropriate follow-up calls topatient. Prepares for next day scheduled patient cases. Preparing, maintaining, and breaking down operatoryaccording to protocol before, during, and after patient visit including, butnot limited to: proper stocking of room with required instruments andsupplies, cleaning and maintaining operatory equipment, proper sterilizationof instruments, and cleaning room thoroughly between patients. Contributes to the housekeeping andmaintenance of the office. Interacting effectively with lab personneland/or performs lab functions such as entering lab cases into computer andensuring lab work is ready for appointments; facilitates and/or performsinstrument sterilization. Interacting effectively with front deskpersonnel 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.