Dental Assistant - Trainee - Spring Valley

The Mental Health; Village of Spring Valley (NY); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization in Spring Valley is seeking Bilingual Dental Assistant Trainees for its Dental Assistant Training Program. Successful candidates will complete training and earn a Certificate in Chairside Dental Assistant. Responsibilities include completing training and clinical hours, with a commitment to the organization for two years. Customer service experience is preferred. This full-time role offers $20.00 per hour with a Monday to Friday schedule. The position requires in-person work.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in customer service or healthcare preferred.
• Must complete didactic training through Penn Foster.
• Must complete 140 clinical hours.

Responsibilities

• Successfully complete training and clinical hours.
• Travel to assigned sites in the selected region.
• Commit to a two-year contract with the organization.

Skills

Bilingual proficiency

Customer service experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Sun River Health provides the highest quality of comprehensive primary, preventative and behavioral health services to all who see it, regardless of insurance status and ability to pay, especially for the underserved and vulnerable. Sun River Health is a Federally Qualified, Non‑Profit Health Center serving communities in Suffolk, Rockland, Orange, Dutchess, Ulster, Sullivan, Columbia and Westchester County.

Sun River Health is currently seeking bilingual Dental Assistant Trainees for its Dental Assistant Training Program in Spring Valley. Upon successful completion of all exams and courses requirements and clinical hours, the trainee will receive a Certificate of completion in Chairside Dental Assistant.

Program Requirements

• Candidate will need to successfully complete didactic Training through Penn Foster.
• Must complete 140 clinical hours
• Trainee will be expected to travel to assigned sites in selected region.
• Upon successful completion of course, a certificate of completion will be issued. ·
• If a candidate does not pass competencies, exam and training expectations their status as a trainee can be terminated.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Preferred Qualifications:
• At least 1 year of experience in customer service or healthcare
• Bilingual proficiency preferred

This program requires a two‑year commitment to Sun River Health. If the commitment is not fulfilled, you will be required to repay the tuition.

Job Type: Full‑time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person