Entry-Level Dental Assistant — Hands-On Training

Rochester Regional Health; Town of Irondequoit (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health is seeking an entry-level Dental Assistant for the Dental department at Riedman Health Center in Rochester, NY. Under the supervision of a licensed dentist, you’ll gain hands-on experience in chairside assistance, infection control, and daily practice operations, with on-the-job training toward NYS registration.

This full-time, 40-hour workweek runs Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.

Qualifications

• Active BLS or within three months of hire
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with a compassionate, patient-focused attitude for routine interaction with staff, patients and visitors
• Prior experience in a sterile processing, general or specialty dental practice

Responsibilities

• Clinical Support & Chairside Assistance: Prepare patients and treatment areas, assist in procedures using four-handed dentistry techniques, suction, retract tissues, and mix dental materials under supervision.
• Instrument & Equipment Management: Sterilize and organize instruments, prepare trays, and maintain dental equipment according to infection control standards.
• Administrative & Operational Support: Manage patient records (non-clinical), assist with appointment scheduling, inventory, and ensure treatment rooms are clean and stocked.
• Patient Interaction: Escort patients, provide comfort measures, and deliver general instructions as directed

Job description

Rochester Regional Health is seeking an entry-level Dental Assistant for the Dental department at Riedman Health Center in Rochester, NY. Under the supervision of a licensed dentist, you’ll gain hands-on experience in chairside assistance, infection control, and daily practice operations, with on-the-job training toward NYS registration.

This full-time, 40-hour workweek runs Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.