Part-Time Dental Assistant — Flexible Schedule

Westchester Institute for Human Development; Town of Mount Pleasant (NY); Sur place; USD 28 000 - 32 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Paid Sick Time

Employee Assistance Program

403(b) Retirement Plan

Résumé du poste

Westchester Institute for Human Development in Valhalla, NY is seeking a Dental Assistant to support the dentist during examinations and procedures. The role emphasizes compassionate care for patients, including those with developmental disabilities, and requires maintaining a clean, efficient operatory.

Under supervision, the assistant handles instrument handling, x-ray development, sterilization, and charting, while ensuring supplies are prepared and available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with dental assistant training.
• Experience assisting during dental procedures is preferred.
• Ability to sterilize instruments and maintain equipment.
• Comfort taking and developing dental x-rays.
• Sensitive to the needs of developmentally disabled patients.

Responsabilités

• Assist dentist during examinations and procedures, including handling instruments and preparing materials.
• Sterilize instruments and manage operatory setup and inventory.
• Take and develop intraoral and panoramic x-rays; mount for review.
• Chart patient data and ensure supplies are available for procedures.

Connaissances

Dental hygiene knowledge

Nutrition related to dental health

Instruments handling

Patient cooperation

Treatment assistance

Dexterity with instruments and models

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Outils

Dental radiography equipment

Description du poste

Westchester Institute for Human Development in Valhalla, NY is seeking a Dental Assistant to support the dentist during examinations and procedures. The role emphasizes compassionate care for patients, including those with developmental disabilities, and requires maintaining a clean, efficient operatory.

Under supervision, the assistant handles instrument handling, x-ray development, sterilization, and charting, while ensuring supplies are prepared and available.