Maple Ave Dental - Dental Assistant

Career Opportunities with BrookBeam Dental Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available. Address - 102 Maple Ave, Pine Bush, NY 12566 Full Time Monday: 8am - 5pm Tuesday 8am - 5pm Thursday: 8am - 5pm Friday: Off Salary - $18 to $22/hr We 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: 401K with employer match Paid Time Off, Sick Time and Paid Holidays Referral Program As a Dental Assistant, you will be providing chair-side assistance to the dentist and care and comfort to the patient including: Responsibilities Assisting the dentist in practicing two- or four-handed dentistry (based on dentist preference), including delivering and retrieving instruments from the dentist, providing suction and retraction as instructed; also taking needed x-rays, keeping the dentist informed of appointment timing, and providing other assistance as required by the dentist during the appointment. Reviewing and confirming medical history and current medications with patient, discovering and communicating changes and other relevant health information to the dentist, ensuring relevant records and X-rays are called up on the computer or otherwise present for review and use by the dentist, and performing triage for the dentist. Interacting effectively with patient: meeting and greeting patient, escorting patient to operatory, seating and preparing patient for appointment (providing bib, water, etc.) and preparing instrumentation needed by the dentist; at conclusion of visit instructing patient regarding aftercare, facilitating referrals as needed, and escorting patient to front desk for future appointments and payment; making appropriate follow-up calls to patient; preparing for next day scheduled patient cases. Preparing, maintaining, and breaking down operatory according to protocol before, during, and after patient visit including, but not limited to: proper stocking of room with required instruments and supplies, cleaning and maintaining operatory equipment, proper sterilization of instruments, and cleaning room thoroughly between patients; contributing to the housekeeping and maintenance of the office. Interacting effectively with lab personnel and/or performing lab functions such as entering lab cases into computer and ensuring lab work is ready for appointments; facilitating and/or performing instrument sterilization. Interacting effectively with front desk personnel regarding appointment progress, patient scheduling concerns, paperwork needs, supply needs and other matters important to the practice. #J-18808-Ljbffr