Dental Assistant - Charles B. Wang Community Health Center - Flushing, NY

Full-Time Dental Assistant
Reports to: Chief of Dentistry, Queens or Dental Assistant Coordinator, Manhattan
Queens/Manhattan, New YorkUnited States
Responsibilities:

Assist the dentist, as well as the hygienists, receptionists, dental manager, and other members of the Dental staff
Teach basic routine oral health education to our patients, and to community groups
Act as a chair-side assistant to the dentist utilizing accepted four-handed dental techniques
Use accepted dental radiographic techniques and produces diagnostic radiographs
Perform basic dental laboratory procedures
Perform accepted dental sterilization techniques
Assist receptionists
Maintain the inventory of supplies and equipment and consult with the dental staff regarding ordering, distribution and storage
Assist in preparing and maintaining dental records
Assist in teaching new employees assigned duties
Assist in oral health education activities at community agencies
Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalency
One year of experience as dental assistant required
Dental Assistant Certification preferred
Basic CPR (BCLS) Certificate required (Health Center will provide if needed)
Medical or Dental Assistant training preferred
Bilingual in English/Chinese or English/Spanish preferred

Compensation and Benefits:

Salary: $40,000 - $46,000 per year
Medical insurance
Employer-paid dental, vision, disability and life insurance
403(b) retirement savings plan
Flexible spending accounts for transit, parking, health and dependent care
Paid time off (28 days for the first year of employment)
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition reimbursement for eligible employees, and
The Health Center is qualified for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

Pay: $40,000.00 - $46,000.00 per year
Benefits:

401(k) matching
403(b)
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Day shift

Work Location: In person

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