Dental Assistant

The Westchester Institute for Human Development; Town of Mount Pleasant (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Sick Time

Employee Assistance Program

403(b) Retirement Plan

Job summary

The Westchester Institute for Human Development (WIHD) invites applications for a Dental Assistant. Under supervision, you will support the dentist during exams and oral surgical procedures, ensuring timely and organized care for patients, including those with special needs.

Ideal candidates have high school qualifications plus dental assistant training or equivalent experience. Responsibilities include sterilization, charting, X-rays, room setup, and assisting during procedures, with a focus on

Qualifications

• Knowledge of clinical dental hygiene principles.
• Familiarity with nutrition related to dental health.
• Familiarity with dental instruments and handling models.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentist during examinations and procedures, including oral surgery.
• Sterilize instruments and manage operatory inventories and logs.
• Review patient charts and prepare treatment rooms with supplies.
• Take and mount dental X-rays for review.
• Prepare patient and take vitals; document examinations and treatments.

Skills

Dental hygiene

Patient cooperation

Instrument handling

Treatment assistance

Clinical dental materials

Physical fitness

Education

High school diploma

Dental assistant training

Experience in dental office

Tools

Dental x-ray equipment

Job description

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.
• Paid Sick Time
• Employee Assistance Program
• 403(b) Retirement Plan

Why Work at WIHD?

• Positive, inclusive work environment
• Flexible schedules for work-life balance
• Mission-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.