Hiring II Per Diem II Periodontal Dental Assistant I Brewster, New York
Periodontal Dental Assistant
📍 Location: Brewster, New York
🏥 Facility: Dental Care Alliance (DCA)
🕒 Employment ; Per Diem
Position Overview
Join a leading periodontal practice dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care. As a Periodontal Dental Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the periodontist during surgical and non-surgical periodontal procedures while ensuring a safe, efficient, and patient-focused clinical environment. This position is ideal for a compassionate, detail-oriented professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced specialty practice.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare treatment rooms and sterilize instruments for periodontal procedures.
- Assist the periodontist during surgical and non-surgical treatments, including:
- Scaling and root planing
- Crown lengthening
- Dental implant placement
- Soft tissue grafting
- Maintain accurate patient records and clinical documentation.
- Educate patients on oral hygiene, periodontal care, and post-operative instructions.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, HIPAA, infection control, and sterilization protocols.
- Monitor and maintain inventory of dental instruments and clinical supplies.
- Support patient scheduling and communication as needed.
- Collaborate with the dental team to deliver exceptional patient care.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Completion of an accredited Dental Assistant program.
- 1–2 years of hands-on Dental Assistant experience, preferably in a periodontal or oral surgery setting.
- Current New York State Dental Assistant certification/registration (if required by state regulations).
- Current CPR/BLS Certification.
- Knowledge of infection control and sterilization procedures.
- Strong communication, organizational, and patient care skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
- Preferred Qualifications
- Experience assisting with periodontal surgeries and dental implant procedures.
- X-ray Certification (if applicable).
- Familiarity with electronic dental records and dental practice management software.
Why Join Us?
- Work alongside an experienced periodontal specialist.
- Supportive and collaborative clinical environment.
- Modern practice equipped with advanced periodontal technology.
- Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education.
- Competitive compensation and a rewarding career in specialty dentistry.
Apply today and become part of a team dedicated to providing exceptional periodontal care and improving patients' oral health.
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