Dental Assistant: Chairside Care, Sterilization & Radiographs

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 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.