Dental Assistant

We are looking for a well rounded dental assistant to join our team! You’ll ensure excellent customer service and lift administrative and basic dental tasks off the dentist’s shoulders.
Dental assistants should be well-organized with great attention to detail.
We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible.
Join our wonderful and experienced team and be part of one of the best dental offices in Buffalo! *Responsibilities* * Welcome customers in the dental office * Prepare customers for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort * Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed * Sterilize instruments according to regulations * Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry * Undertake lab tasks as instructed * Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions * Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked * Schedule appointments * Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures *Skills* * Proven experience as dental assistant * Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods * Understanding of health & safety regulations * Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus * Good computer skills * Excellent communication and people skills * Attention to detail * Well-organized and reliable * High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: From $23.
00 per hour Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week Benefits: * Dental insurance * Disability insurance * Employee discount * Paid time off * Professional development assistance * Retirement plan Schedule: * Monday to Friday Experience: * Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred) License/Certification: * X-Ray Certification (Preferred) Ability to Relocate: * Buffalo, NY 14223: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person