Dental Assistant jobs in Troy, NY

Our dental practice is searching for motivated assistants! Dental experience is preferred. 

We have been providing high quality dental care to residents in healthcare settings such as nursing homes and rehab facilities for over 40 years.  As an assistant, you will be trained to support our dentists with patient related care and administrative tasks. The ideal candidate is, committed to delivering quality patient care to the elderly with their safety, comfort, and dignity always in mind, and open to learning new things.

Hours: Twice a month Wednesdays 10am - 1:30pm (3 hours per session)

Location: Granville, NY

*Other local area opportunities available*

Responsibilities include:

• Assisting dentists working in long term care facilities
• Helping prepare patients for dental examinations/treatment
• Assisting with all clinical/ administrative documentation as needed
• Working with facility representative(s) to address any dental-related issues as needed
• Educating patients on dental health

Qualifications:

• Willingness to work with elderly population in a group care setting
• Ability to communicate with a wide range of patient personalities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be punctual, organized and computer literate
• A strong sense of workplace professionalism and personal ethics
• Customer-service oriented with excellent interpersonal skills

Compensation:

We reward our employees with competitive rates that are commensurate with their experience.

If you are a hard working and experienced caregiver, looking to learn new things and earn a supplemental income, contact to us today to find out more about this exciting opportunity!