Dental Assistant - Sutphin - Full Time

Sun River Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,240 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in New York is seeking a Full-Time Dental Assistant to assist staff with patient care and maintain operational standards. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and some training in dental assistance. Responsibilities include patient chart management, assisting in dental procedures, and ensuring compliance with health standards. This position offers competitive hourly pay ranging from $20.50 to $22.00.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Preferred vocational/technical training.
• 0-1 year of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists and hygienists with patient care.
• Monitor and update patient charts and records.
• Take and process patient radiographs.
• Follow OSHA standards for infection control.

Skills

Patient care assistance

Infection control

Radiograph processing

Education

High School diploma or GED

Vocational/Technical School diploma

Job description

Sun River Health provides high-quality comprehensive primary, preventative, and behavioral health services to all, regardless of insurance status or ability to pay, especially targeting underserved and vulnerable populations. We are a Federally Qualified, Non-Profit Health Center serving communities across Suffolk, Rockland, Orange, Dutchess, Ulster, Sullivan, Columbia, and Westchester County. Currently, we are seeking a Full-Time Dental Assistant to join our team at the Sutphin location in Queens, NY.

The Dental Assistant will assist Dentists and Hygienists, prepare and dismantle operatories for patient treatment, and perform duties in compliance with relevant standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Check in patients and notify providers of their arrival.
• Monitor and update patient charts; record visit data, add sheets to medical records, and document radiographs and treatment plans.
• Record daily patient appointment data, including no-shows, cancellations, emergencies, and payment sources.
• Take and process radiographs as directed.
• Assist dentists and hygienists with patient care.
• Follow OSHA standards and CDC guidelines for infection control.
• Maintain supplies and instruments in the dental operatory.
• Manage dental laboratory tasks, including processing instruments and monitoring lab cases.
• Perform regular maintenance procedures for sterilization equipment.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or GED.
• Preferred: Vocational/Technical School diploma.
• 0-1 year of work-related experience.

Sun River Health is a network of over 40 FQHCs providing various health services to over 245,000 patients annually, with a dedicated staff of 2,000 healthcare professionals. Since our founding in 1975, we have committed to accessible, high-quality, affordable healthcare for all.

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary: $20.50 - $22.00 per hour

Additional Information:

The mission of Sun River Health is to increase access to comprehensive primary and preventive healthcare, especially for underserved and vulnerable populations.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, and we comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, providing reasonable accommodations as needed.