A well-established dental group practice is seeking an experienced Specialty Dental Assistant to join its growing team. Employees enjoy a competitive compensation and benefits package, flexibility and many opportunities for growth and advancement. This is a traveling position and will require you to be able to travel to multiple locations within Nassau County, Suffolk County, Queens, and Brooklyn.Pay Range: $24.00 to $28.00/hourSpecialty Dental Assistant Key Job Responsibilities:Maintain a clean, sterile, and cheerful environment where your patients feel comfortable; prepare patients for treatment, and assist the doctors - thereby enabling them to provide efficient quality dental treatmentEscort patients to/from the front deskAssisting specialist in patient safety, monitoring, and clinical arePrepare tray setups for dental procedures and maintain adequate supply levels in each operatory, ordering and replenishing as neededFull understanding of dental equipment and OSHA requirementsOther duties as assigned by management Specialty Dental Assistant Job Requirements:A successful Specialty Dental Assistant will have the following skills and exhibit these behaviors:Minimum of 1 year of specialty assistingAbility to travel to multiple locations in Nassau, Suffolk, Queens, and BrooklynPrior oral surgery experience requiredPrior periodontal experience requiredACLS certification requiredSedation and CPR certifiedAbility to work SaturdaysPositive and outgoing personalityExceptional verbal communication skillsPrevious work experience in a dental practiceWorking knowledge of Dentrix preferred Spanish speaking a plusSpecialty Dental Assistant Benefits:Competitive compensationGas stipend providedPaid time off and paid holidaysTraining to advance your careerFull-time employees also enjoy medical, dental, and vision benefitsEligible for a company-sponsored 401k savings planAccess to commuter benefits programAnnual performance review and merit increase programParticipate in our quarterly contests and receive prizesEligible for the quarterly bonus plan and employee referral bonusThe Smilist Dental provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.