Dental Assistant: Entry-Level Chairside & Clinic Support

103 Rochester General Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health in Rochester, NY, is hiring an entry-level Dental Assistant to support chairside procedures under the supervision of a licensed dentist. This on-site role offers hands-on training, exposure to infection control, and opportunities to pursue NY State registration.

Under supervision, you will assist with patient care, sterilization, scheduling, and room preparation. The position features 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with four-handed dentistry and a focus on

Qualifications

• Active BLS or within three months of hire
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with a compassionate, patient-focused attitude

Responsibilities

• Clinical Support & Chairside Assistance: Prepare patients and treatment areas, assist in procedures using four-handed dentistry techniques, suction, retract tissues, and mix dental materials under supervision.
• Instrument & Equipment Management: Sterilize and organize instruments, prepare trays, and maintain dental equipment according to infection control standards.
• Administrative & Operational Support: Manage patient records (non-clinical), assist with appointment scheduling, inventory, and ensure treatment rooms are clean and stocked.
• Patient Interaction: Escort patients, provide comfort measures, and deliver general instructions as directed

Job description

Rochester Regional Health in Rochester, NY, is hiring an entry-level Dental Assistant to support chairside procedures under the supervision of a licensed dentist. This on-site role offers hands-on training, exposure to infection control, and opportunities to pursue NY State registration.

Under supervision, you will assist with patient care, sterilization, scheduling, and room preparation. The position features 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with four-handed dentistry and a focus on