Full Time DA Tues- Friday

Come join our growing Wellspring Dental team in Manhattan.

We are looking to add an exceptional dental assistant for Tuesday-Friday work week in our Manhattan locations. Primarily our Midtown office on 57th and Lexington. We are looking for a positive, professional, bright, team player to help us provide top notch care to our incredible patients. Seeking an assistant with at least 3 years chair side experience in general dentistry or specialty practice.

Duties to include, but not limited to: chair side assisting, setup/teardown of operatories, sterilization, digital X-rays and photos, charting, digital impressions with itero scanner.

Must have at least 3 year dental experience in General Dentistry or Specialty Practice.

Pay: Commensurate with experience + benefits package to be discussed at interview.

Experience with Curve dental software is a plus but not a dealbreaker!

Responsibilities

Welcome customers in the dental office
Prepare patients for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
Sterilize instruments according to regulations
Assist the dentist preferably through 4-handed dentistry
Undertake lab tasks as instructed
Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked

Skills

Proven experience as dental assistant
Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
Understanding of health & safety regulations
Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus
Good Mac computer skills
Excellent communication and people skills
Attention to detail
Well-organized and reliable
High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred
Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFDA)

Step into a brighter kind of dental experience, surrounded by welcoming faces and inviting energy. Enjoy cozy spaces and meaningful connections with a practice that serves New York with a neighborhood feel. We offer a full range of services to improve your dental health, so you enjoy your best smile every day. We take the time to get to know you, your needs, and your unique goals. A passion for people and their smiles is something every one of our dentist’s shares. And because of that passion, they never stop learning, growing, or excelling. Our founding dentists had a vision for unparalleled dental care offered in an inviting and relaxing atmosphere – and that vision is embodied at each of our offices.

Located near the 59th and Lexington avenue subway stop
4,5,6, N, R, trains

Disposable gowns, Face shields, Goggles, N95 masks, Nitrile gloves, Regular masks, Respirator mask