Dental Assistant

Bassett Healthcare Network; Village of Sherburne (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant to enhance patient care. In this role, you will support dental procedures by preparing treatment rooms, assisting in patient interactions, and ensuring compliance with health standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong clinical skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to patient care. Join a team that values your contributions and offers a supportive environment to grow your career while making a positive impact on community health. This is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to thrive in a rewarding healthcare setting.

Benefits

Paid time off

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Life insurance and disability protection

Retirement benefits including employer match

Qualifications

• Experience in the dental field preferred.
• Certified dental assistant and BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Supports dental care delivery by preparing treatment rooms and patients.
• Maintains infection control standards and prepares instruments for sterilization.

Skills

Multi-Tasking

Self-Motivated

Attention to Detail

Patience

Accountability

Clinical Skills

Communication

Time Management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The best thing about this role

Are you looking to make a difference by improving the health of our patients? Here you will find an innovative culture that is patient-focused and dedicated to making a difference. We are committed to helping the population we serve, and our communities, achieve optimum health and enjoy the best quality of life possible.

What you'll do

The Dental Assistant supports dental care delivery by preparing treatment rooms, patients, instruments, and materials; passing instruments and materials; performing procedures in compliance with the dental practice.

• Identifies patient concerns and communicates to provider, updates patient medical history, pain assessments, ID patient.
• Demonstrates skills and knowledge when preparing and setting up operatory for procedures and educating patients at the request of the provider.
• Cross covers and assists front desk as needed.
• Demonstrates skills and knowledge when interacting with patient and provider with clear concise communication.
• Prepares patient for scheduled procedure.
• Decontaminates instruments & equipment.
• Prepares instruments for sterilization according to policies.
• Reports damaged or missing instruments.
• Orders and stocks supplies.
• Maintains infection control standards.

What we need from you

Education/Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent, preferred.

Experience:

• Experience in the dental field, preferred.

Licensure/Certificates:

• Certified dental assistant, preferred.
• BLS certification, required.
• CPR certification, required.

Skills:

• Multi-Tasking.
• Self-Motivated.
• Attention to Detail.
• Patience.
• Accountability.
• Clinical Skills.
• Communication.
• Time Management.

Physical Requirements:

• Occasional balancing, climbing, crouching, kneeling, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, standing, stooping.
• Frequent grasping, hearing, reaching, repetitive motion, visual acuity.
• Constant typing/clerical/dexterity, seeing/monitor/computer use, walking, fit testing.

Hazards:

• Occasional chemical, radiation/radiant energy.
• Frequent bodily fluids/bloodborne exposure.

Working Conditions:

• Occasional noise, vibration, wet and/or humid, mists, odors.

Travel:

• Occasional Travel - The job may require travel from time to time, but not on a regular basis.

Total Rewards

Bassett Healthcare Network’s commitment to our employees includes benefit programs carefully designed with the needs and values of all our employees in mind. Many of the benefits we offer are paid fully or in large part by Bassett. Our generous benefits offerings include:

• Paid time off, including company holidays, vacation, and sick time.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and disability protection.
• Retirement benefits including an employer match.
• And more!

Specific benefit offerings may vary by location and/or position.

Pay Range

Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards. The above compensation range represents a good faith belief of the compensation range by Bassett Healthcare Network, and its entities and affiliates, at the time of this posting or advertisement.

Pay Range Minimum:

USD $17.67/Hr.
Pay Range Maximum:

USD $26.50/Hr.
We love the difference people bring

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.