Dental Assistant

Westchester Institute for Human Development; Town of Mount Pleasant (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Sick Time

Employee Assistance Program

403(b) Retirement Plan

Job summary

Westchester Institute for Human Development in Valhalla, NY is seeking a Dental Assistant to support the dentist during examinations and procedures. The role emphasizes compassionate care for patients, including those with developmental disabilities, and requires maintaining a clean, efficient operatory.

Under supervision, the assistant handles instrument handling, x-ray development, sterilization, and charting, while ensuring supplies are prepared and available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with dental assistant training.
• Experience assisting during dental procedures is preferred.
• Ability to sterilize instruments and maintain equipment.
• Comfort taking and developing dental x-rays.
• Sensitive to the needs of developmentally disabled patients.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentist during examinations and procedures, including handling instruments and preparing materials.
• Sterilize instruments and manage operatory setup and inventory.
• Take and develop intraoral and panoramic x-rays; mount for review.
• Chart patient data and ensure supplies are available for procedures.

Skills

Dental hygiene knowledge

Nutrition related to dental health

Instruments handling

Patient cooperation

Treatment assistance

Dexterity with instruments and models

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Dental radiography equipment

Job description

Dental Assistant

Scheduled: 15 - 21 Hours Per Week

Location: Valhalla, NY

Exciting opportunity to join our growing dental clinic! WIHD’s mission is to create better futures for people with disabilities, for vulnerable children and for their families and caregivers. WIHD accomplishes its mission through professional education; innovative services and supports; community training and technical assistance; and research and information dissemination. WIHD provides a positive working environment with work life balance.

Summary of Dental Assistant: Under supervision of a Dentist or lead dental assistant, the dental assistant will provide technical assistance during the dental examination and oral surgical procedures to assure completion of procedures in a timely, safe and organized fashion and to meet the needs of the dentist and the special needs patient. Ideal candidates will be sensitive to the needs of the developmentally disabled. and competent in the technical skills needed for dental hygiene.

Dental Assistant Responsibilities:

• Assists dentist during examination and treatment of patient, which includes oral surgical procedures, consisting of handling instruments, mixing different cement and impression materials;Proper sterilization of dental instruments/operatory; Inventory, Equipment maintenance, and expirations logs;Reviews patient chart, sets up treatment room and assures all necessary supplies are available for dental examination and procedure;Takes dental x-rays (intra oral and panorex); develops and mounts x-rays for review;Seats and prepares patient for examination/ Vitals sign to be taken;Assists in charting and keeps records of dental examinations, oral conditions found and treatments rendered.

Dental Assistant Qualifications:

• Good knowledge of the principles of clinical dental hygiene; familiarity with the principles of nutrition related to dental health; familiarity with the uses of various dental instruments; ability to secure the cooperation of patients; skill in assisting during treatment of patients; skill in handling and manipulating dental instruments and models; physical condition commensurate with the requirements of the position.Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma plus (a) completion of an approved one-year dental assistant course; or (b) one year experience as a Dental Assistant performing a full range of duties in a dental office; or (c) a satisfactory equivalent combination of training and experience.

Benefits

• Paid Sick TimeEmployee Assistance Program403(b) Retirement Plan

Why Work at WIHD?

• Positive, inclusive work environmentFlexible schedules for work-life balanceMission-driven organization serving 10,000+ individuals annually

Equal Opportunity Employer

WIHD is committed to fostering a workplace culture that values respect, fairness, and equal opportunity. Employment decisions are based on individual qualifications, experience, and business needs. We comply with all applicable laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law.

Compensation details:

20-23 Hourly Wage