Dental Assistant, Clinic Operations

State University of New York at Buffalo; Georgia (VT); On-site; USD 41,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant to join their team. This part-time role offers the opportunity to work closely with dental students and licensed practitioners in a teaching facility. You'll serve as a chair-side assistant, ensuring patients receive the best care while adhering to infection control protocols. The position provides a supportive environment where you can thrive and grow professionally. If you're passionate about dental health and want to make a difference in the community, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Flexible Work Hours

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in Dental Assisting or graduation from an accredited program.
• CPR Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed dental practitioners in examination and treatment of patients.
• Obtain and replenish supplies, and set up operatories for procedures.

Skills

Dental Assisting

Regulatory Compliance

Infection Control Protocols

Education

High School Diploma

Certification in Dental Assisting

Job description

The School of Dental Medicine is seeking a part time Dental Assistant. UB Dental is a vital part of the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine. As a teaching facility, we offer our dental students the opportunity to work closely with patients of all ages. In addition, we are a safety net for the Buffalo-Niagara region, providing dental care for thousands of people each year throughout the community.

In this position, you will:

• Serve as chair-side assistant to licensed dental practitioners, and dental students (pre-doctoral, post graduate and residents) in examination and treatment of patients in all phases of dentistry.
• Obtain and replenish supplies, filing and setting up operatories for all necessary procedures.
• Assist in regulatory compliance and keep abreast of new developments, techniques and materials as they come about, and insure adherence to proper infection control protocol.

Learn more:

• Our benefits , where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life.

University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Departmental Operating Needs

Minimum Qualifications

• Candidate must have high school diploma; and either 1 year of experience in Dental Assisting or have graduated from an accredited program in Dental Assisting.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPR Certification.
• 3 years of Dental Assistant experience

Physical Demands

Salary Range

Salary Range $40,391

Additional Salary Information

Additional Salary Information $4,000 Geographic Pay Differential will be added to salary.

Work Days

Work Days Weekdays - Monday - Friday

Work Hours

37.5 hours per week

Job Type

Job Type Full-Time

Campus

Campus South Campus

Posting Alerts

Special Instructions Summary

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Additional Information

Is a background check required for this posting?

Is a background check required for this posting? Yes

Background Check Notification For non-internal applicants: a selected candidate will have to complete and pass a background check prior to appointment.

Contact Information

Contact's Name

Contact's Name Syeta Barron

Contact's Pronouns

Contact's Title

Contact's Title Director of Patient Care

Contact's Email

Contact's Phone

Contact's Phone [phone]

Posting Dates

Posted

Posted 05/07/2025

Date to be Filled

Date to be Filled 06/01/2025

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UB is an AA/EOE and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Arrangements will be made if an applicant has a disability in order to provide access to the application, interview and selection process upon request. Reasonable accommodation requests must be made in a timely manner by email at [e-mail] or by phone [phone].