Dental Assistant Unlicensed

Are you enthusiastic about brightening smiles and contributing to patients' oral health journeys? Join our vibrant team at a bustling family dental practice in Wappingers Falls! As a Dental Assistant, you'll play a pivotal role in creating a welcoming atmosphere and supporting our experienced dental professionals in delivering exceptional care to our cherished patients. If you have a passion for dentistry, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and enjoy interacting with people of all ages, we want to hear from you! Take the exciting step toward a fulfilling career where each day presents new opportunities to make a difference. Apply today and let's work together to create healthier, happier smiles!

Position Details:

Location - Family Smiles of The Hudson Valley (Wappingers office)

Address - 939 NY-376 #1, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590

Full Time - Tuesdays 8am to 6pm, Wednesday Thursday, Fridays 8am to 5pm

Salary - $18 to $24/hr

Experience preferred.

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:

• Health Benefits
• 401K
• Sick days, paid holidays, PTO

As a Dental Assistant, you will be providing chair-side assistance to the dentist and care and comfort
to the patient including:

• 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 takes needed x-rays, keeps dentist informed as to
appointment timing, and provides other assistance as required by the dentist
during the appointment.

• Reviewing and confirming medical history and

current medications with patient, discovers and communicates changes and
other relevant health information to dentist; ensures relevant records and
X-rays are called up on the computer or otherwise present for review and use
by the dentist; performs triage for the dentist.

• Interacting effectively with patient: meets and

greets patient, escorts patient to operatory, seats and prepares patient for
appointment (provides bib, water, etc.) and prepares instrumentation needed
by the dentist; at conclusion of visit, instructs patient regarding
aftercare, facilitates referrals as needed, and escorts patient to front desk
for future appointments and payment; makes appropriate follow-up calls to
patient. Prepares 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. Contributes to the housekeeping and
maintenance of the office.

• Interacting effectively with lab personnel

and/or performs lab functions such as entering lab cases into computer and
ensuring lab work is ready for appointments; facilitates and/or performs
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.

Visit us at www.brookbeamdental.com to learn more about our organizational values!

Thank you for your time and interest in our growing organization.