Dental Assistant

Dr. Tracy's Dental Office in Huntington, Long Island is seeking an upbeat, friendly, and personable Dental Assistant to join our team. While experience is a plus, we are also willing to train the right candidate. The ideal candidate will be reliable, detail-oriented, and able to communicate effectively with patients while helping maintain an organized schedule. Most importantly, we're looking for someone who enjoys creating a welcoming and positive experience for every patient. Dental Assistant Responsibilities : Preparing patients for dental work. Helping with infection control by disinfecting and sterilizing instruments, setting up instrument trays, preparing materials, and assisting with dental procedures. Assisting the dentist in managing dental emergencies when necessary. Providing great patient care. Recording treatment information in patient records. Exposing dental x-rays and caring for dental x-ray equipment. Giving patients information on dental hygiene and oral healthcare. Providing post operative instructions as directed by the dentist. Caring for dental equipment, including auto clave, x-ray developer, suction pump and compressor. Ordering dental supplies and maintaining dental equipment inventory. Pouring dental impressions to be sent to the laboratory. Dental Assistant Requirements : Experience with using computers for a variety of tasks. Well written and excellent verbal communication skills. Consistently professional attitude and appearance. Willing to train the right person. Hours of employment : Monday - Thursday : 9-5 Saturday : 9-1 Employment Type : Full Time Bonus / Commission : No