Dental Assistant Job at Specialty1 Partners in New York

Overview

Our office, Gordon & Maltz - New City, is seeking a talented part-time Dental Assistant to join our busy specialty practice. We are looking for a skilled Dental Assistant to help us provide a world-class specialty experience for every patient.

Here is what you need to know about the role, our team and why this could be the right next step in your career.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming patients to the dental office
• Preparing patients for treatment, ensuring their comfort
• Selecting and setting up instruments, equipment, and supplies
• Sterilizing instruments according to regulations
• Assisting the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
• Providing oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
• Keeping the dental room clean and well-stocked
• Scheduling appointments and post-op visits
• Maintaining accurate patient records
• Assisting with payment procedures

As an essential member of the office, you will also help facilitate/coordinating other office responsibilities as needed.

Schedule

The weekly work schedule is: 3 set days and an additional 4th day a couple of times a month. The doctor rotates between 3 locations, so you must have dependable transportation to travel between New City, Middletown, and Poughkeepsie (mileage reimbursement is offered).

Your Background

You are a resourceful dental assistant who loves helping patients receive the experience they deserve and helping the Dentist provide it. You are kind, passionate, collaborative, and able to proactively adjust to shifting priorities with the aim of making a positive impact.

• At least 1-2 years of proven experience as a dental assistant; specialty is preferred
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
• Understanding of health & safety regulations
• Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Well-organized and reliable
• A high school diploma
• A certificate from an accredited dental assistant program (if required by law)
• An active state radiology license (if required by law)

Why You Should Join Our Team

A career with us is a chance to work with everyone involved in the future of specialty dental care. Dental Assistants, Sterilization Technicians, Specialists, Office Managers, Patient Care Coordinators and more work together to improve the patient care experience and achieve great clinical results.

We strive to build and maintain an environment where employees from all backgrounds are valued, respected, and have the opportunity to succeed. You will find a culture of continuous learning and a commitment to supporting our team members in all aspects of their lives—at home, at work and everywhere in between.

We believe in transparency through the talent acquisition process; we support our team members, past, present, and future, to make the best decision for themselves and their families. Starting off on the right foot with pay transparency is one way we support this mission.

Compensation

Position Base Pay Range: $20 - $26 USD

Employer Information

Specialty1 Partners is the direct employer of non-clinical employees only. For clinical employees, the applicable practice entity listed above in the job posting is the employer. Specialty1 Partners provides HR and payroll support to the applicable practice. Clinical employees include dental assistants and staff providing direct treatment. Non-clinical employees include office managers, front desk staff, marketing staff, and other administrative roles.

Specialty1 Partners and its affiliates are equal-opportunity employers. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on objective criteria and without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with applicable laws. Privacy Policy and CCPA information are available for view and download at the employer’s site.

Specialty1 Partners and all its affiliates participate in the federal government’s E-Verify program. E-Verify is used to confirm employment authorization for all newly hired employees. For up-to-date information on E-Verify, visit www.e-verify.gov.

How to Apply

Interested in building your career at Specialty1 Partners? Apply through the provided form or link in the job posting.