Dental Assistant
Guardian Dentistry Partners · Garden City, NY · 1 mo ago
Healthcare$24/hrFull-time
About the role
Advanced DDS proudly champions a patient‑centric approach, fostering exceptional patient experiences, top‑notch employee and dentist retention, and remarkable practice growth. You will thrive in an efficient office environment alongside an exceptional, well‑trained, highly motivated dental team where you can expand your knowledge and career. We welcome you if you are drawn to working in a clinically‑focused, patient‑centric, fully digital dental office.
Responsibilities
- Preparing exam rooms, sterilizing instruments, and ensuring necessary equipment is ready for dentists
- Knowledge of general anatomy of the mouth and dental terms
- Understanding of crowns, fillings, extractions, root canals and implants
- Assisting dentists during procedures by handing them instruments and anticipating needs
- Taking and processing X‑rays of patients
- Perform lab tasks as instructed
- Greeting patients as they arrive and scheduling appointments
- Advising patients on recommended oral hygiene
- Maintaining accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures
- Strong communications skills required to deliver oral hygiene and post‑operative care instructions
- Handling general administrative and other duties to maintain the dental practice
Qualifications
- 1‑2 years of Dental Assisting experience preferred
- Current CPR certification preferred
- Eaglesoft experience preferred
- Outstanding professionalism, high moral standards, and a self‑motivated work ethic
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build trusting relationships with co‑workers and patients
- Driven personality to want to strive to be the best in your profession and provide the best care for patients
Benefits
- Guaranteed hourly rate
- Paid vacation & paid holidays
- 401k program with matching contributions
- Benefits offered at 30 hours or more: competitive health, dental, and vision plan
- Life insurance and disability insurance
- Continuing education opportunities
- Production‑based incentives (when applicable)
- Clear pathways for growth within the practice
Pay
Salary range: $24.00 to $28.00 hourly. The pay range for this role varies based on experience, credentials, and availability.
Schedule
Full‑time schedule: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 8:30 am – 6:00 pm; Friday 7:30 am – 3:00 pm; Saturday 7:30 am – 2:00 pm.