Dental Assistant (Full-Time) Saugerties

Would you like a career in health care with the region’s leading community health center?

Open Door Family Medical Centers has an outstanding opportunity for you as a Dental Assistant in our site Saugerties, NY.

As an Open Door employee, you would be eligible to participate in Open Door's Retention Bonus Plan, which pays a quarterly bonus of $750, beginning the first quarter following 3 months of employment as long as you remain an active employee in good standing. The Retention Bonus Plan will continue until December 2025.

Joining Open Door, you will experience not just a change in jobs but in your quality of life, with challenging and rewarding career options open to you, ongoing training and development, as well as a competitive salary, annual bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.

Want to learn more about this opportunity? Let’s arrange a time to talk by phone. Please contact Nancy Rodriguez via phone: (914) 502-1415. Looking forward to hearing from you.

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The Dental Assistant performs a variety of patient care, office and laboratory duties. Assisting the dentist, prepare patients for treatment, taking x-rays, scheduling dental appointments.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides chair-side assistance when necessary, during dental treatment.

Assures that dental record, medical record, and encounter form are available for the dentist or dental hygienist.

Prepares patient for examinations and treatment, including placement of bib and instruments for procedure.

Maintains supplies and instruments in all dental procedures.

Performs laboratory and x-ray tasks under supervision of dentist.

Make appointments for patients. Verifies the need for return appointments.

Greets visitors and patients in a courteous, prompt, and friendly manner.

Determines their needs, checks appointments, and gives appropriate information.

If designated as responsible for Biohazardous Waste removal, complete online training and receive certificate prior to completing this task.

REQUIREMENTS

High School Diploma preferred

Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Superior customer service skills and experience

Passionate about providing high quality care.

Minimum 1 Year of Dental Assistant Experience

Maintain patient confidentiality at all times

Engage in learning and continuous quality improvement

Outstanding verbal and written communications, with a culturally diverse patient and staff population