Dental Assistant

Westchester Community Health Center; City of Mount Vernon (NY); On-site; USD 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health center in Mount Vernon is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant to manage operations in the Dental Department. The role involves assisting providers, maintaining patient records, and ensuring compliance with health policies. Ideal candidates should possess a high school diploma and relevant certifications, with in-house training provided. Join a supportive team and contribute to patient care in a full-time position with competitive benefits.

Benefits

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

PTO

Qualifications

• High School Diploma preferred.
• Registered, Licensed, or Certified Dental Assistant required.
• HIPAA, Infection Control, CPR or BLS certification needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations in the Dental Department.
• Assist dental providers with administrative tasks.
• Take, develop, and maintain radiographs.

Skills

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Registered, Licensed, or Certified Dental Assistant

HIPAA certification

Infection Control certification

CPR or BLS certification

Tools

Word

Excel

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Pay Range

This range is provided by Westchester Community Health Center. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$40,000.00/yr - $40,000.00/yr

Responsibilities

1. Manage day-to-day operations in the Dental Department, ensuring patients have active Dental Health Coverage before visits.
2. Prepare schedules, dental forms, and insurance approvals prior to dental visits.
3. Assist dental providers by handling administrative tasks to maximize patient treatment time.
4. Greet and care for patients and visitors courteously, prepare patient charts, and review paperwork.
5. Take, develop, and maintain radiographs.
6. Maintain dental equipment and sterilize instruments following biological monitoring protocols.
7. Prepare treatment rooms and assist providers with procedures like amalgam mixing.
8. Answer calls, schedule appointments, and follow up as needed.
9. Order supplies and maintain inventory.
10. Ensure confidentiality and comply with dental policies.
11. Verify insurance eligibility and benefits.
12. Report issues to the Dental Director and assist with patient communication.
13. Update patient information for courtesy calls and reminders.
14. Maintain daily appointment sheets and monitor cancellations and no-shows.
15. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

1. High School Diploma preferred.
2. Registered, Licensed, or Certified Dental Assistant.
3. In-house training provided.
4. HIPAA, Infection Control, CPR or BLS certification.
5. Good communication skills with staff and patients.
6. Proficiency in Word and Excel.

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled

Job Details

• Type: Full-time
• Salary: $40,000 annually
• Benefits include Dental, Health, Vision, Life Insurance, and PTO.
• Schedule: Monday to Friday
• Location: One Location

Additional Information

• Seniority Level: Entry level
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care