Dental Assistant

Main Street Dental Care LLC

Dental Assistant

Port Chester, NY +2 locations
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    401(k) matching

    Competitive salary

    Employee discounts

    Flexible schedule

    Health insurance

    Opportunity for advancement

    Training & development

    About the Role

    We’re looking for an experienced, compassionate and self-starting Dental Assistant to join our rapidly growing team. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, have a love for people, having cutting-edge technology at your fingertips, and want an opportunity to learn and build your career - this opportunity is for you.

    Necessary Qualifications and Skills

    2-3 years of experience in a full-time Dental Assistant capacity, having developed an ease of chairside assistance and back office support

    Active Dental Assistant certification in the state of NY

    Comfortable taking X-rays, making temporaries, impressions, and removing sutures

    General understanding of standard dental software, including Dexis and Eaglesoft

    Excellent communicator - must be fluent in both English and Spanish

    A self-starting team player - you’re there to help when needed, but also own your work without direct supervision

    Preferred Qualifications

    Active Dental Assistant certification in NJ

    X-ray certification in NY and/or NJ

    Conversant in French Creole

    Accountabilities

    End-to-end chairside assistance, from pre-op prep to post-op clean up

    Professional and compassionate patient management - understanding the different needs of our patient community and responding to their inquiries with compassion

    Imparting in patients a deeper care for their oral health - by offering at-home instructions or recommending procedures that would benefit the patient (i.e. invisalign, whitenings)

    Taking x-rays

    Making temporaries and taking impressions

    Removing sutures

    Keeping our office spotless - understanding standard sterilization and cleansing procedures and executing them without oversight

    Manage back-office patient flow to ensure we’re seeing patients as efficiently and effectively as possible

    Stock management, ensuring all operatories are fully stocked and orders are placed to suppliers in a timely manner

    Entering of procedure codes and chart notes into our software for doctors, when the need arises

    About Us

    We're more than just a dental practice- we're a tight-knit community and dental practice dedicated to fostering love, compassion, and excellence in oral health care. Our lead dentist, Dr. Villalobos, is the epitome of professionalism, skill, and dedication. Her passion led her to graduate from the prestigious New York University College of Dentistry as she continuously pursues and participates in continuing education classes to stay up to date on new scientific findings and cutting-edge technologies. Her knowledge and 30+ years of experience, coupled with her unwavering passion, make her an expert in her field.

    Among our team members are several experienced doctors, including Dr. Patti and Dr. Suero, both graduates of Columbia University, with over 30 years of training and experience in North Jersey. Dr. Patti specializes in pediatric dentistry, while Dr. Suero focuses on serving the underserved Latinx community.

    With a patient-centered approach, we prioritize individual needs and preferences, striving to exceed expectations with every visit. Our dedication to excellence drives us to provide top-quality service, setting the standard for dental care in our community.

    Equal Opportunity Statement

    We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

  • Locations
    Port Chester, NY • New Rochelle, NY • Spring Valley, NY