Dental Assistant - Apex Endodontics PLLC - Tonawanda, NY

Dental Assistant Full-Time | Monday–Friday | $20.50–$26.50/hour JOIN THE APEX TEAM We are looking for a positive, outgoing, hardworking team player who wants to build a long-term career with Apex Endodontics. We work hard, move fast, take excellent care of our patients, and genuinely enjoy working together. We are looking for someone who wants more than just a job — someone who wants to become part of our team, grow with our practice, and contribute to the camaraderie and family atmosphere we have built. Our five core values guide how we work every day: Excellence Compassion Communication Development Accountability If those values sound like you, we would love to meet you. HOURS & AVAILABILITY This is a full-time, 5-day-per-week position, Monday through Friday. We do not work weekends. Candidates must have open availability Monday–Friday from 7:30 AM–5:30 PM. Schedules include varying start and end times within this window and are assigned by Apex based on the needs of the practice and team. Once training is complete, team members are generally assigned a steady weekly schedule. Our full-time Dental Assistants typically work four full-day shifts and one shorter shift each week. Open availability during office hours is still required, regardless of the typical assigned schedule. WHAT YOU'LL DO Our Dental Assistants work closely with our doctors and each other to provide exceptional patient care in a high-volume endodontic practice. Daily responsibilities include: Assisting and supporting the doctor during patient care and procedures Helping patients feel comfortable, safe, and at ease Communicating regularly with doctors, Front Desk team members, and other Dental Assistants to keep the schedule moving Preparing treatment rooms and maintaining a surgically clean clinical environment Updating electronic patient records and treatment information Taking digital X-rays and 3D/CBCT scans Cleaning rooms and sterilizing equipment and instruments Stocking supplies and assisting with inventory Accurately entering notes and other information into the electronic patient record Learning Apex's procedures, setups, equipment, and clinical protocols Assisting with limited Front Desk responsibilities such as patient check-in, checkout, and occasional outgoing calls Helping the team wherever needed to provide an exceptional patient experience WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR Dental assisting experience is NOT required. We can train the right person. Dental or medical experience is helpful, but so is experience in restaurants, hospitality, retail, customer service, or other fast-paced, people-focused environments. We have detailed training materials and established processes for our clinical procedures, room setups, and workflows. You bring the attitude, work ethic, and willingness to learn — we can teach the technical skills. The right person: Is positive, outgoing, friendly, and compassionate Enjoys taking care of people Works well as part of a team Can stay organized and positive in a fast-paced environment Is dependable, hardworking, and accountable Communicates well and isn't afraid to ask questions Is eager to learn and participate in both hands-on and self-guided training Is comfortable receiving feedback and continuously developing new skills Wants to learn new technology and clinical techniques Is looking for a long-term career and workplace to call home WE ARE A HIGH-TECH, PAPERLESS OFFICE Technology is part of nearly everything we do. Apex is a fully digital practice. We do not use paper charts or film X-rays. Our technology includes electronic patient records, digital sensors, 3D/CBCT imaging, handheld X-ray units, intraoral cameras, digital communication systems, and other advanced dental technology. You do not need experience with our specific systems or equipment — we will train you. You do need to be comfortable using computers and technology every day and willing to learn new systems and equipment as technology changes. COMPENSATION $20.50–$26.50/hour , based on experience, education, skills, certifications, and qualifications. If you have significant dental, medical, customer-service, or other relevant experience, please apply even if you feel overqualified. We value experience and may adjust responsibilities based on the strengths of the right candidate. There is room for advancement and increased compensation as skills, performance, and responsibilities grow. BENEFITS & PERKS We put significant effort into making Apex a great place to build a career. Benefits include: Paid time off beginning immediately upon hire Paid holidays beginning immediately upon hire Partially employer-paid medical benefits Dental benefits 401(k) with employer match and profit sharing HSA and Aflac options Recognition program with tangible rewards for performance Uniforms and sneakers provided On-site laundry facilities Life Insurance Policy Employee gym and shower Stocked breakroom with healthy snacks and coffee Flexible start/stop times for certain assigned shifts Unpaid time off options when appropriate shift coverage is arranged Financial budgeting tools and access to a financial coach Paid personal state and federal income tax filing Annual education about your 401(k), profit sharing, HSA, and other benefits Ongoing training, development, and opportunities for advancement MOST IMPORTANTLY... We want someone who wants to stay, grow, contribute, and become part of Apex. Our team members spend a lot of time together. We want to work with people who care about our patients, care about each other, take pride in doing excellent work, and can still laugh and have fun during a busy day. If you're looking for a long-term career with a team that values Excellence, Compassion, Communication, Development, and Accountability , we encourage you to apply. Pay: $21.50 - $26.50 per hour Expected hours: No more than 40.0 per week Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Financial planning services Flexible schedule Free parking Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance On-site gym On-the-job training Opportunities for advancement Paid sick time Paid time off Paid training Parental leave Retirement plan Work Location: In person

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