Dental Assistant - Trainee - Spring Valley

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

Job summary

A community health organization in New York seeks bilingual Dental Assistant Trainees for a comprehensive training program. Successful completion of the training will yield a certificate in Chairside Dental Assistance. The ideal candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, with a preference for customer service experience. Those who complete the course must commit to the organization for two years. The role offers a starting pay of $20.00 per hour with a full-time schedule including weekdays and occasional weekends.

Qualifications

• Completion of didactic training through Penn Foster is required.
• Must complete 140 clinical hours for certification.
• Willingness to travel to assigned sites in the region.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the Dental Assistant Training Program.
• Achieve competencies in chairside dental assistance.
• Fulfill a two-year commitment to the organization.

Skills

Customer service experience

Bilingual proficiency

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