Periodontics Assistant (Traveling)

The Smilist • East Meadow, NY

2d • $25 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

At The Smilist, we aim to provide high quality dental care in a warm, welcoming, and professional environment. Our team is dedicated to making lives better one smile at a time. We are currently seeking a reliable, friendly, and motivated Oral Surgery Assistant to join our growing practice and contribute to our mission of excellent dental care. This position will work out of the following locations: Massapequa, East Meadow, Syosset, Amityville, Whitestone, Valley Stream, Riverhead, Rockville Centre and Greenpoint.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Dental Assistant - at least 1 year
• Prior perio experience
• Knowledge of dental instruments, equipment, and procedures
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well in a team and handle multiple tasks efficiently
• Attention to detail and a positive attitude

Nice To Haves

• Prior Dentrix experience preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

• Keep patients focused on optimal treatment while attending their individual concerns and promoting the good qualities of their doctor
• Maintain a clean, sterile, and cheerful environment where your patient feels comfortable; prepare patients for treatment, and assist the doctors - thereby enabling them to provide efficient quality dental treatment
• Escort patients to and from the front desk
• Prepare tray setups for dental procedures and maintain adequate supply levels in each operatory, ordering and replenishing as needed
• Other duties as assigned by management

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Benefits package - health, dental, vision insurance, and more!
• Opportunity for professional growth and continuing education
• A chance to make a real impact on the health and well-being of our patients

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed