Dental Assistant Job at Apa Aesthetic in New York

Dental Assistant at Apa Aesthetic Apa Aesthetic is hiring a Dental Assistant. Overview Dental Assistants, or Certified Dental Assistant, are responsible for providing hands‑on support to dentists and completing prep work so they can more efficiently care for patients. Daily duties include completing intake paperwork and updating patient records, sterilizing and organizing dental tools, and assisting during dental procedures. Administration General clinic administrative work and maintenance Completing lab paperwork under the dentist's direction Updating and maintaining client’s dental records Taking and processing X‑rays of patients Reviewing schedules and anticipating dentist needs in advance Providing well‑written accurate treatment plans to the Patient Coordinator Responsibilities Attend morning meetings prepared to review your patients for the day Pull patient history, review work done at last appointment Understand what is being done for the upcoming appointment Ensure that all proper work has been completed prior to appointment – if not alert the front desk Turn on compressors and gas Make sure all chairs are down and TVs and headphones are working Prior to patient appointment review patient records to be properly prepared Review if new x‑rays, scans or preliminary impressions are needed Review if numbing will be necessary and, if so, prepare appropriate equipment Select and set up needed instruments, equipment and material Welcome patients by greeting them in the reception area by name Prepare patients for treatments and ensure their comfort Assist dentist through 4‑handed dentistry Take all necessary records for appropriate procedure – review company check list to ensure all work is complete Provide oral hygiene and post‑operative care instructions Keep the dental room clean and well stocked; while patient is in the chair room should be kept clean Properly send off patients by walking them to front desk staff Sterilize instruments according to regulations Undertake lab tasks as instructed, ensuring that prescriptions are fully executed Skills Proven experience as a dental assistant Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods Understanding of health & safety regulations Excellent communication and people skills Attention to detail Well‑organized and reliable Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type Full‑time Job function Health Care Provider Industry Dentists #J-18808-Ljbffr