Experienced Dental Assistant (Fridays Only!)
Lalor Dental, LLC
·Today
- Salary
- $18 – $23/hr
- Location
- Vestal, NY
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Department
- Healthcare
- Seniority
- Mid
- Source
- Paylocity
Description
Description
Are you an experienced Dental Assistant who takes pride in providing exceptional patient care, supporting your doctors, and being an important part of a successful dental team?
Lalor Family Dental is looking for a knowledgeable, dependable, and motivated Dental Assistant to join our team one day a week on Fridays!
We're looking for someone who brings hands-on dental assisting experience, understands the importance of a smooth-running clinical day, and can confidently step into the role while working alongside our established team.
Flexible Hours Available! While this position is primarily scheduled for Fridays, we offer flexible scheduling opportunities ranging from 8–40 hours per week for those interested in additional hours. Whether you're looking for just one day a week or would enjoy picking up more hours, we're happy to explore a schedule that works for you!
At Lalor Family Dental, we believe experienced team members make a difference. As a family-owned practice with over 60 years of experience, we're proud to foster a supportive, team-oriented environment where professionalism, collaboration, and quality patient care come first.
Why You'll Love Working Here
- Fridays Only! Enjoy a consistent, one-day-a-week schedule that offers flexibility and work-life balance.
- Work with an experienced, collaborative dental team.
- Supportive environment that values your knowledge and clinical experience.
- Modern dental practice focused on delivering exceptional patient care.
- Positive workplace culture built around teamwork and mutual respect.
- Free parking.
- Part of a family-owned practice with 60+ years of experience.
- Recognized as one of the Best Workplaces in Health Care.
What You'll Be Doing
- Providing chairside assistance during a variety of dental procedures.
- Anticipating the dentist's needs and ensuring procedures run efficiently.
- Preparing and maintaining treatment rooms, instruments, and materials.
- Ensuring proper sterilization, infection control, and clinical protocols are followed.
- Helping patients feel comfortable, informed, and confident throughout their visits.
- Maintaining an organized and efficient clinical environment.
- Collaborating with doctors and team members to provide an exceptional patient experience.
What We're Looking For
We want an experienced dental assistant who is confident in their clinical abilities and understands what it takes to keep a dental practice running smoothly. Our ideal candidate will have:
- Previous dental assisting experience and strong clinical knowledge.
- Confidence with chairside assisting and a variety of dental procedures.
- A solid understanding of sterilization and infection control protocols.
- The ability to anticipate provider needs and work independently when appropriate.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- A positive, professional attitude and a team-first mindset.
- A genuine passion for patient care and creating a great patient experience.
Experience matters! We're looking for someone who can bring their existing skills and knowledge to our team and make an immediate, positive contribution.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive hourly compensation based on experience.
- Bonus potential after 90 days.
- Free parking.
- Supportive and collaborative team environment.
- Consistent Friday-only schedule.
Bring Your Experience to a Team That Appreciates It!
At Lalor Family Dental, we understand the value of an experienced dental assistant. We want someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys being part of a team, and is committed to providing excellent patient care.
If you're an experienced dental assistant looking for a great team, a consistent schedule, and the opportunity to work Fridays only, this could be the perfect fit!
Apply today and explore the opportunity to join the Lalor Family Dental team!
Hourly rate: $18 - $23
Lalor Family Dental is an equal opportunity employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from consideration for employment because of race, religion, creed, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, gender dysphoria, marital or family status, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, predisposing genetic characteristics or carrier status, arrest or conviction record, domestic violence victim status, or any other legally protected class or status. Furthermore, we will not tolerate any form of discrimination or harassment of our employees by co-workers, supervisors, customers, or vendors. This commitment extends to our policies on recruiting, advertising, hiring, placement, promotion, training, transfer, wages, benefits, termination and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.