Dental Assistant

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 or equivalent
• Previous experience working in a dental office
• Preferably holds a certification as a registered dental assistant in New York State
• 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 Range :
• Registered Dental Assistant : $18.78 - $22.46 per hour
• Dental Assistant without certification : $17.78 - $21.46 per hour
• Requirements :
• Ability to work independently and adapt to flexible schedules
• Demonstrate personal integrity and professionalism in all interactions
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Willingness to collaborate with patients from diverse backgrounds
• Physically capable of meeting the demands of the role such as sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching
• Benefits :

The Community Health Center of Niagara 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 position falls under the 1199 SEIU Union.