Dental Assistant

Job Description Benefits:401(k)Bonus based on performancePaid time off***PLEASE DO NOT CALL THE OFFICE TO INQUIRE ABOUT APPLICATION STATUS***At Oelbaum & Kagan Dentistry in the Bronx, New York, we take great pride in providing the best care available anywhere. Our set of highly-trained doctors & staff go to great lengths to make sure each patient is comfortable and pleased.Please visit our website to see what were all about!https://www.sensationalteeth.com/We offer employment opportunities that promote professional and personal growth. We work to provide our employees with continuous professional development and a supportive work environment. We offer employees health insurance, 401(k) options, paid holidays, and paid vacation & sick time.We are looking for a Dental Assistant with a strong passion and motivation for all things dentistry-related at our office located in the Bronx, New York. Working Sundays is a MUST.Dental Assistants work side-by-side with the dentists, and also aid in some administrative duties in the office. They are responsible for assisting dentists and specialists during dental procedures, keeping patient records, taking x-rays of patients teeth and several other tasks. They assist doctors in accordance with the training they have received ensuring every patient is provided with the best possible care.***SCHEDULE IS FLEXIBLE******WAGE IS NEGOTIABLE***Key Responsibilities:Proactively prepare operatories for upcoming dental proceduresProvide chair side assistance to the Dentist during dental examinations and treatment (4-handed dentistry)Keep patient records (i.e. periodontal charting, etc.)Disinfect and Sterilize instrumentsTake and process x-rays including Periapical, Bitewing, Panoramic, Cephalometric, 3-D Cone Beam Scan, etc.Take dental impressionsPour dental modelsAssist with supply inventory and orderingMaintain a high level of customer service at all timesPerform other tasks as requiredDesired skills:Strong passion for DentistryHigh School Diploma/GED EquivalentAbility to multi-taskProfessional appearance/demeanorA strong sense of workplace professionalism and personal ethicsPositive attitudeWell-spoken & dependableProvide stellar customer serviceIf interested, please email a copy of your resume and a cover letter explaining why you would be the right candidate for the job.We look forward to hearing from you!***PLEASE DO NOT CALL THE OFFICE TO INQUIRE ABOUT APPLICATION STATUS***