Dental Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Are you a detail-oriented and compassionate individual with a passion for helping people achieve beautiful, confident smiles? We are in search of a dedicated Dental Assistant to join our thriving practice. If you are committed to providing outstanding patient care, we want you to be part of our team!

Position: Dental Assistant

Location: Syracuse

Type: Full-Time

Shift: Monday - Friday; 7:45am - 4:30pm

About Us: At Families First & Wee Care Pediatrics, we are dedicated to enhancing lives by creating stunning smiles. Our cutting-edge dental practice specializes in helping patients achieve optimal oral health and confidence through dental treatments. We pride ourselves on delivering personalized care and building lasting relationships with our patients.

Responsibilities:

As a Dental Assistant

• Assist in dental procedure and sterilization processes
• Tray set-ups
• Professionally greet and engage with patients
• Provide clear instructions to patients and parents
• Take X-rays, photos, and impressions
• Keep operatories, sterilization areas, and surgical equipment clean, maintained, and well stocked

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Professional verbal communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to build rapport with patients, parents, doctors, and team members
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Denticon experience preferred
• Bi-lingual preferred

Benefits for Full-Time employees:

• Competitive compensation package.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• A supportive and positive team environment

Applicants with no prior experience will start at $15/hour , with the opportunity to increase up to $18/hour upon successful completion of required skill set training and competency milestones. Pay for experienced applicants will be dependent on experience.

If you are an enthusiastic Dental Assistant looking to make a meaningful impact on our patients' lives, we encourage you to apply. We are excited to review your application and potentially welcome you to our team of orthodontic professionals dedicated to creating beautiful smiles and boosting confidence.

Families First Pediatrics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.