<p>Position Details Location Family Smiles Poughkeepsie Address 12 Davis Ave Arlington NY 12603 Full Time Monday OffTuesday 8am 6pmWednesday 8am 5pmThursday 8am 5pmFriday 8am 5pmSalary 20 to 23hr We value our employees and want to remain competitive in a demanding industry The following are some benefits we offer to our full time Dental Assistants Healthdentalvision benefits401K with employer matchPaid Time Off Sick Time and Paid HolidaysReferral Program As a Dental Assistant you will be providing chair side assistance to the dentist and care and comfort to the patient including Assisting the dentist in practicing two or four handed dentistry based on dentist preference including delivering and retrieving instruments from the dentist providing suction and retraction as instructed; also takes needed x rays keeps dentist informed as to appointment timing and provides other assistance as required by the dentist during the appointment Reviewing and confirming medical history and current medications with patient discovers and communicates changes and other relevant health information to dentist; ensures relevant records and X rays are called up on the computer or otherwise present for review and use by the dentist; performs triage for the dentist Interacting effectively with patient meets and greets patient escorts patient to operatory seats and prepares patient for appointment provides bib water etc and prepares instrumentation needed by the dentist; at conclusion of visit instructs patient regarding aftercare facilitates referrals as needed and escorts patient to front desk for future appointments and payment; makes appropriate follow up calls to patient Prepares for next day scheduled patient cases Preparing maintaining and breaking down operatory according to protocol before during and after patient visit including but not limited to proper stocking of room with required instruments and supplies cleaning and maintaining operatory equipment proper sterilization of instruments and cleaning room thoroughly between patients Contributes to the housekeeping and maintenance of the office Interacting effectively with lab personnel andor performs lab functions such as entering lab cases into computer and ensuring lab work is ready for appointments; facilitates andor performs instrument sterilization Interacting effectively with front desk personnel regarding appointment progress patient scheduling concerns paperwork needs; supply needs and other matters important to the practice</p>