Chairside Dental Assistant - Radiography & Patient Care

ECMC; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

ECMC is seeking a Dental Assistant to support the dentist during examinations and treatments in Buffalo, NY. The role involves seating patients, preparing them for exams, mixing restorative materials, sterilizing instruments, taking radiographs, and handling appointment scheduling.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED with dental assisting training, or equivalent experience, and demonstrate dependability and strong dental knowledge in a busy clinical setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with a satisfactory course in dental assisting.
• High school diploma or GED and one year of experience in a dental office including assisting a dentist in patient treatment.
• An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B).

Responsibilities

• Assists dentist during examination and treatment of patients.
• Seats and prepares patients for examination.
• Mixes amalgams, silicates and other restorative materials.
• Sterilizes instruments and equipment for use by dentist or hygienist.
• Takes and develops radiographs.
• Answers telephone and schedules dental appointments.

Skills

Dental care knowledge

Record keeping

Reliability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

ECMC is seeking a Dental Assistant to support the dentist during examinations and treatments in Buffalo, NY. The role involves seating patients, preparing them for exams, mixing restorative materials, sterilizing instruments, taking radiographs, and handling appointment scheduling.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED with dental assisting training, or equivalent experience, and demonstrate dependability and strong dental knowledge in a busy clinical setting.