OR -A four year High School diploma or its educational equivalent, including or supplemented by a course of study consisting of at least 300 instructional hours at an approved school for Dental Assistants plus six (6) months full-time satisfactory experience as a Dental Assistant performing all of the following duties: taking, developing, and mounting dental radiographs, assisting dentist at chairside, sterilizing dental instrument using autoclave. | Job Summary: Assists in providing dental services including: preparing patients for exam/treatment; sterilizing instruments, maintaining equipment, mixing amalgams, cements, composites, taking dental x-rays, maintaining records, performing assigned lab procedures. |
| Skills: | Required Skills & Experience: -See education Section for Required Experience.Ability to properly insert orthodontic arch wires, ligate to brackets and properly cinch wires. Experience: 1+ years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Dr. David Hurst Heartland Dental supported doctor 2019xa0Graduated dental school; accepted a role leading a Heartland Dental supported office with guidance from an assigned doctor mentor 2015xa0Began dental school; continued part-time as a BA and hygienist during school breaks 2013 Accepted a role as a supported dental hygienist, securing the job pre-graduation to be able to start without delay 2011 Began hygiene school; transitioned into a Business Assistant (BA) role with schedule flexibility to accommodate studies 2011 Moved to a different Heartland Dental supported practice and received a pay increase 2010xa0Joined as a Dental Assistant in an office that affiliated with Heartland Dental Qualifications: Working knowledge of dental procedures and terminology Experience working in a patient- or customer-centered environment If required under the state dental practice act, dental assistant certification and/or x-ray certification Excellent communication and organizational skills Completion of Tuberculosis (TB) testing prior to starting employment Preferred Experience Dentrix or other dental software experience Dental assisting school certification One of America's Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare Heartland Dental has been named one of Newsweek's America's Greatest Workplaces in Health Care. Search Jobs by Keyword Submit Keyword Search Search Jobs by Radius 25 Miles 50 Miles 100 Miles Submit Zip Code and Radius Search Search Jobs View All Jobs Dental Assistant ttttttttttttt Full Time with Alt Saturdays + Salary range based upon experience $26-$28/hr + benefits! ttttttttttt tttttt Req ID: 119084 Supported Practice: Dental Arts of Sayville Category: Dental Assistant Location: 15 Foster Avenue, Sayville, NY 11782 Years of Experience: 1 year Salary: $23.69 - $32.50 per hour tttttt This is where patients come first, and continuous learning is encouraged! |