Dental Assistant

Community Health Center of Buffalo Inc.; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 24,493 - 30,940; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

401k match

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

The Community Health Center of Buffalo Inc. is hiring a dedicated Dental Assistant to support our dental practice in Buffalo, NY. This role includes assisting the dentist, maintaining a clean operatory, managing dental equipment, and professionally interacting with patients of various backgrounds.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and prior dental office experience. The position offers competitive pay between $17.78 and $22.46 hourly depending on certification, along with benefits like medical and dental insurance, and more.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a dental office.
• Capable of performing physical tasks such as sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist chairside using four-handed dentistry principles.
• Seat and dismiss patients, ensuring cleanliness in the operatory and dental laboratory.
• Maintain dental equipment following manufacturer guidelines.
• Clean and sterilize dental instruments, take and process radiographs.
• Manage inventory of dental supplies.
• Perform clerical tasks including answering phones and scheduling appointments.

Skills

Assisting dentist chairside

Handling dental equipment

Interacting with patients

Education

High school diploma

Job description

The Community Health Center of Buffalo, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant to join our team and provide essential support to our dental practice. The Dental Assistant will work closely with the dentist, maintain a clean and organized operatory, handle dental equipment, and interact professionally with patients from diverse backgrounds and age groups.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist chairside using four-handed dentistry principles.
• Seat and dismiss patients, ensuring cleanliness in the operatory and dental laboratory with approved disinfectants.
• Maintain dental equipment following manufacturer guidelines.
• Clean and sterilize dental instruments, take and process radiographs.
• Manage inventory of dental supplies.
• Perform clerical tasks including answering phones, scheduling appointments, and utilizing computerized patient information systems.
• Provide professional and supportive interactions with patients.

Qualifications

• High school diploma.
• Previous experience in a dental office.
• Capable of performing physical tasks such as sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching.

Additional Qualifications Preferred

• Certification as a Dental Assistant (e.g., recognized Registered Dental Assistant certification).

Compensation

Hourly rate: $18.78 - $22.46 for Certified Dental Assistants. Hourly rate: $17.78 - $21.46 for candidates without certification.

Benefits

Our organization offers competitive pay and benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Supplemental Insurances, 401k match, Tuition Assistance, and Paid Time Off.

*This position is a part of a recognized union - 1199 SEIU.*