Princess Dental Staffing
Dental Assistant - Community Health Center of Buffalo Inc - Niagara Falls, NY
- Permanent Dentist Job
- Niagara Falls, NY
Job Description
**Job Summary:** The Community Health Center of Niagara, located in Niagara Falls, NY, is seeking a Dental Assistant to provide high-quality care to patients following federal, state, and local standards. The Dental Assistant will work closely with the dentist, perform four-handed dentistry tasks, seat and dismiss patients, sterilize instruments, take radiographs, manage inventory, handle basic equipment maintenance, and perform various clerical duties. This role requires maintaining a professional and supportive attitude towards all patients and attending staff meetings. **Qualifications:**
High school diploma
Dental office experience
NYS registered dental assistant certification preferred
**Responsibilities:**
Assist the dentist in various procedures using four-handed dentistry principles
Seat and dismiss patients, maintain cleanliness in the operatory and dental laboratory
Clean and sterilize dental instruments, develop radiographs
Manage inventory of dental supplies, perform laboratory duties, and clerical tasks
Utilize computerized systems for patient registration and other clerical procedures
Perform basic equipment maintenance tasks including changing suction machine filters
**Salary:** - Registered Dental Assistant: $18.10 - $21.64 - Uncertified Dental Assistant: $17.10 - $20.64 **Requirements:**
Ability to work independently and flexibly
Exhibit personal integrity and professionalism
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Willingness to work with patients of diverse backgrounds
Capability to handle physical demands of the role including sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching
**Benefits:** CHCN offers competitive pay and benefits for both part-time and full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with matching, tuition assistance, and paid time off. *This is a 1199 SEIU Union position.*