Dental Assistant - FT - Day Shift

Erie County Medical Center Corporation; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Erie County Medical Center Corporation in Buffalo, NY is seeking a dental assistant to support dentists during examinations and treatments. You’ll prepare patients, mix restorative materials, and ensure instruments are sterilized and ready for use.

The role includes taking radiographs, maintaining dental records, and handling phone calls to schedule appointments. A high school diploma with related experience qualifies you for this position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with dental assisting coursework.
• One year of experience in a dental office assisting a dentist.
• Equivalent combination of training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Assists dentist during examination and treatment of patients.
• Seats and prepares patients for examination.
• Mixes amalgams and other restorative materials.
• Sterilizes instruments and equipment for use by dentist or hygienist.
• Makes up dental charts and takes/radiographs.
• Answers telephone and schedules dental appointments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Patient communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED with dental assisting coursework

High school diploma with 1 year dental office experience

Equivalent combination of training and experience

Tools

Dental equipment handling

Radiography procedures

Job description

HOURLY RANGE: $19.89 - $26.23

Typical Work Activities

• Assists dentist during examination and treatment of patients;
• Seats and prepares patients for examination;
• Mixes amalgams, silicates and other restorative materials;
• Sterilizes instruments and equipment for use by dentist or hygienist;
• Makes up dental charts;
• Takes and develops radiographs;
• Answers telephone and schedules dental appointments.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Good knowledge of the practices, techniques and terminology of dental care; good knowledge of materials and instruments use by dentists in treatment of patients; working knowledge of x-ray procedures; working knowledge of practices, techniques and terminology of dental laboratory work; ability to maintain dental records; dependability; capable of performing the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma including or supplemented by a satisfactory course in dental assisting; or:
• Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and one (1) year of experience in a dental office which included assisting a dentist in patient treatment; or:
• An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B).

NOTE: Verifiable part-time and/or volunteer experience will be pro-rated toward meeting full-time experience requirements.