Dental Assistant, Orthodontics and Pediatrics

Job overview

The Dental Assistant, Orthodontics and Pediatrics role is onsite at the Amherst and West Seneca, NY locations. Pay is $24–$28 per hour, and the schedule is Monday through Friday with no weekends. The Smilist’s dental team focuses on high-quality care and positive patient experiences. The assistant helps patients feel comfortable, prepares them for treatment, and supports doctors and hygienists during procedures. The role also maintains a clean and sterile clinical environment, prepares instruments and treatment rooms, and monitors supplies to support safe, efficient care.

What you'll do

• Prepare patients for treatment and assist doctors and hygienists during procedures
• maintain a clean, organized, sterile clinical environment
• escort patients
• prepare instrument trays and treatment rooms
• monitor supplies and assist with ordering and restocking
• follow infection-control and safety protocols.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

dental assistant

orthodontics

pediatrics

amherst ny

west seneca ny

the smilist

monday-friday

no weekends

patient care

$24-$28/hr

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• professional growth and continuing education opportunities.

Why this role

Orthodontics and/or pediatrics experience is strongly preferred; Dentrix experience is preferred but not required.

About the employer

The Smilist is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Dentists. Sector: 62.