Senior Dental Assistant - Bay St

Sun River Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant to join their team. This full-time role involves assisting dental professionals, managing patient records, and ensuring a clean and safe environment for patient care. The organization is committed to providing high-quality health services to underserved communities. If you're passionate about making a difference in healthcare and have the skills to support a dental team, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in a dental assistant role.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists and hygienists in patient treatment.
• Monitor and update patient charts and records.
• Maintain supplies and instruments in the dental operatory.

Skills

Patient Care

Radiograph Processing

Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Education

High School diploma or GED

Vocational or technical school diploma

Job description

Sun River Health provides high-quality comprehensive primary, preventive, and behavioral health services to all individuals, regardless of insurance status or ability to pay, with a focus on 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 counties. We are currently seeking a full-time Dental Assistant to join our team in Bay Street, Staten Island, NY.

Responsibilities of a Dental Assistant:

1. Assist dentists and hygienists as needed and prepare/dismantle operatory for patient treatment.
2. Check in patients and notify providers of patient arrival.
3. Monitor and update patient charts, including entering visit data, adding sheets to medical records, and managing radiographs and treatment documents.
4. Record patient appointment data daily, including no-shows, cancellations, emergencies, and payment sources.
5. Take and process radiographs as directed.
6. Assist with patient care under the supervision of dental professionals.
7. Follow OSHA standards and CDC guidelines for infection control.
8. Maintain supplies and instruments in the dental operatory.
9. Manage dental laboratory tasks, including processing instruments and monitoring lab cases.
10. Perform weekly and monthly sterilization equipment maintenance.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED (minimum).
• Vocational or technical school diploma preferred.
• At least 1 year of work-related experience.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish (oral and written) is required.

Sun River Health is committed to increasing access to healthcare and improving community health. We offer a salary range of $20.50 to $22.00 per hour for this full-time position.