Dental Assistant: Chairside, Radiography & Sterilization

Damian Family Care Centers, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Damian Family Care Centers, Inc. is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dental providers in delivering high-quality patient care.

The role includes chairside assistance, infection control, radiographic procedures, and maintaining clinical workflows in line with DFCC policies and regulatory requirements. Responsibilities include preparing treatment rooms, sterilizing equipment, coordinating with dental laboratories, and maintaining accurate patient records in the EMR.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and completion of an accredited Dental Assistant program.
• New York State Dental Assistant certification/registration preferred.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English; bilingual Spanish strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated computer literacy, including data entry and EMR/EHR experience.
• Prior ambulatory health center or dental practice experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assistance during dental procedures using four-handed dentistry techniques.
• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials before procedures.
• Anticipate provider needs to ensure efficient patient care.
• Perform dental radiographic procedures following NYS regulations and safety standards.
• Adhere to radiation safety and infection control protocols.
• Execute sterilization and disinfection per OSHA standards and bloodborne pathogen protocols.
• Perform weekly biological spore testing for autoclaves and document monthly external monitoring.
• Maintain sterilization and maintenance logs.
• Coordinate casework with dental labs and track receipt of cases.
• Document all lab activity in designated logs.
• Monitor, maintain, and replenish clinical supplies and equipment.
• Order and stock supplies in treatment areas.
• Maintain equipment logs and report damaged equipment per agency policy.
• Assist in managing patient flow and escort patients through visits.
• Document patient records in the EMR per DFCC policies and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Chairside assistance

Infection control

Radiographic procedures

EMR/EHR

Bilingual Spanish

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Dental Assistant training program

New York State Dental Assistant certification/registration preferred

Tools

EMR/EHR software

Job description

Damian Family Care Centers, Inc. is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dental providers in delivering high-quality patient care.

The role includes chairside assistance, infection control, radiographic procedures, and maintaining clinical workflows in line with DFCC policies and regulatory requirements. Responsibilities include preparing treatment rooms, sterilizing equipment, coordinating with dental laboratories, and maintaining accurate patient records in the EMR.