Compassionate Dental Assistant - Outpatient Care

Callen-Lorde; New York (NY); Sur place; USD 25 000 - 39 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Low-cost medical plan

Tuition assistance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short and long-term disability

Flexible Spending Account

Commuter benefits

Generous paid time off

403B retirement savings plan

Résumé du poste

Callen-Lorde is hiring a Dental Assistant to join our team in New York. The role supports dental providers, assists with procedures, and ensures a safe, comfortable patient experience.

You will help with charting, room setup, sterilization, radiography, and lab tasks while maintaining a compassionate, inclusive care environment. The position requires CPR certification, strong computer skills, and at least two years of outpatient clinical experience.

Qualifications

• CPR certification is current.
• Minimum of two years of outpatient clinical experience.
• Experience serving diverse populations, including LGBTQ+ and people living with HIV/AIDS.
• Strong computer skills and ability to learn practice management software.

Responsabilités

• Provide chair-side assistance to dentists, hygienists, and residents during dental procedures.
• Prepare exam rooms and ensure proper sterilization of equipment.
• Assist with patient record management and charting.
• Provide oral hygiene instructions and post-operative care.
• Handle emergency dental situations as needed.
• Operate digital X-ray equipment and process dental radiographs.
• Assist with laboratory procedures, including pouring and trimming study models.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and training programs.

Connaissances

Bilingual Spanish/English

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Formation

Dental Assistant Diploma/License

Description du poste

Callen-Lorde is hiring a Dental Assistant to join our team in New York. The role supports dental providers, assists with procedures, and ensures a safe, comfortable patient experience.

You will help with charting, room setup, sterilization, radiography, and lab tasks while maintaining a compassionate, inclusive care environment. The position requires CPR certification, strong computer skills, and at least two years of outpatient clinical experience.