Dental Assistant — Flexible Schedule, Patient‑Centered Care

The Westchester Institute for Human Development; Town of Mount Pleasant (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Sick Time

Employee Assistance Program

403(b) Retirement Plan

Job summary

The Westchester Institute for Human Development (WIHD) invites applications for a Dental Assistant. Under supervision, you will support the dentist during exams and oral surgical procedures, ensuring timely and organized care for patients, including those with special needs.

Ideal candidates have high school qualifications plus dental assistant training or equivalent experience. Responsibilities include sterilization, charting, X-rays, room setup, and assisting during procedures, with a focus on

Qualifications

• Knowledge of clinical dental hygiene principles.
• Familiarity with nutrition related to dental health.
• Familiarity with dental instruments and handling models.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentist during examinations and procedures, including oral surgery.
• Sterilize instruments and manage operatory inventories and logs.
• Review patient charts and prepare treatment rooms with supplies.
• Take and mount dental X-rays for review.
• Prepare patient and take vitals; document examinations and treatments.

Skills

Dental hygiene

Patient cooperation

Instrument handling

Treatment assistance

Clinical dental materials

Physical fitness

Education

High school diploma

Dental assistant training

Experience in dental office

Tools

Dental x-ray equipment

Job description

The Westchester Institute for Human Development (WIHD) invites applications for a Dental Assistant. Under supervision, you will support the dentist during exams and oral surgical procedures, ensuring timely and organized care for patients, including those with special needs.

Ideal candidates have high school qualifications plus dental assistant training or equivalent experience. Responsibilities include sterilization, charting, X-rays, room setup, and assisting during procedures, with a focus on