Dental Assistant: Fast-Paced Clinic Support & Sterilization

Damian Family Care Centers Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; 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 covers chairside assistance, infection control, radiography, and inventory management in a busy clinical setting.

Requirements include a high school diploma and accredited DA training; NYS certification is preferred. English proficiency required; Spanish bilingualism is a plus. Experience with EMR/EHR is desired.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; completion of an accredited Dental Assistant training program required.
• New York State Dental Assistant certification/registration preferred.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English required; bilingual Spanish strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated computer literacy with EMR/EHR systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assistance during dental procedures utilizing four-handed dentistry techniques.
• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials in advance of procedures.
• Anticipate provider needs to ensure efficient patient care delivery.
• Perform dental radiographic procedures in accordance with New York State regulations and safety standards.
• Adhere to radiation safety protocols and infection control procedures.
• Execute sterilization and disinfection procedures per OSHA standards and bloodborne pathogen protocols.
• Record weekly biological spore testing for autoclaves and ensure monthly external monitoring is completed.
• Maintain sterilization and maintenance logs.
• Coordinate casework with dental laboratories and track lab work.
• Document lab activity in logs.
• Monitor and replenish clinical supplies and equipment; initiate ordering as needed.
• Maintain equipment logs and report malfunctions.
• Assist in managing patient flow and escort patients through visits.
• Support providers and team members as needed.
• Maintain complete patient records in the EMR per DFCC policies.

Skills

Chairside assistance

Infection control

Radiography

Inventory management

EMR/EHR proficiency

Bilingual Spanish

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Accredited 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 covers chairside assistance, infection control, radiography, and inventory management in a busy clinical setting.

Requirements include a high school diploma and accredited DA training; NYS certification is preferred. English proficiency required; Spanish bilingualism is a plus. Experience with EMR/EHR is desired.