Dental Assistant - FT - Day Shift

ECMC; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

ECMC is seeking a Dental Assistant to support the dentist during examinations and treatments in Buffalo, NY. The role involves seating patients, preparing them for exams, mixing restorative materials, sterilizing instruments, taking radiographs, and handling appointment scheduling.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED with dental assisting training, or equivalent experience, and demonstrate dependability and strong dental knowledge in a busy clinical setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with a satisfactory course in dental assisting.
• High school diploma or GED and one year of experience in a dental office including assisting a dentist in patient treatment.
• An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B).

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Takes and develops radiographs.
• Answers telephone and schedules dental appointments.

Skills

Dental care knowledge

Record keeping

Reliability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The work involves assisting dentists in Providing care to patients. Under direct supervision, employees in the class assist a practicing dentist at their chair during examination and treatment of patients, including operative and surgical cases. The incumbent may also assist in performing routing dental laboratory work. Supervision is not a function of this position class. Does related work as required.

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;
• 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.

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