Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant - Ellenville NY (#3448)

Location:Ellenville NY
Employment Type:Full-time
Hourly Rate:$23 per hour

About Greenlife Healthcare Staffing:

Greenlife Healthcare Staffing is a leading nationwide recruitment agency dedicated to connecting healthcare professionals with top-tier opportunities. We partner with hospitals clinics nursing homes multi-specialty groups and private practices to match talented individuals with roles that align with their skills and career goals.

Position Overview:

Greenlife Healthcare Staffing is currently seeking a Dental Assistant to fill an opening within a non-profit organization that operates a network of federally qualified health centers focused on ensuring access to healthcare for all. They offer comprehensive services that include Primary Care Behavioral Health specialty care health education and advocacy.

Why Join Us

• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive hourly rate of $23.00 per hour.
• Work Schedule: This is a full-time position.
• Professional Growth: Gain valuable experience in a collaborative innovative and supportive federally qualified health center environment.
• Impactful Work: Contribute to a mission-driven non-profit organization dedicated to improving patient outcomes and ensuring healthcare access for all.

Qualifications:

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required.
• Licensure/Certification: Dental Assistant Certification required.
• Experience: Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a Dental Assistant in a clinical setting preferred; family practice setting is a plus.
• Technical Skills:
  • Demonstrated basic computer skills.
  • Demonstrated competence in 4-handed dentistry.
  • Knowledge of OSHA standards of infection control under CDC guidelines.
  • Experience with dental radiograph processing and sterilization procedures.
• Soft Skills:
  • Demonstrated communication organizational and interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently.
  • Attention to detail and ability to multitask.
  • Strong customer service orientation.
    

Key Responsibilities:

• Checks in patients and notifies providers that the patient is present.
• Maintains dental laboratory processes instruments and monitors lab cases (check-in of lab cases pouring impressions where indicated storing cases sending out lab cases completing lab log sheets etc.)
• Follows weekly and monthly maintenance procedures for all sterilization and radiograph developing equipment.
• Follows OSHA standards of infection control under CDC guidelines endorsed by the department organization and overseen by the Infection Control Officer.
• Records patient appointment data daily i.e. no shows cancellations emergencies payment source Medicaid self-pay etc.
• Takes and processes radiographs as directed by the dentist/ hygienist.
• Place treatment plans periodontal charts informed consent forms referral forms and contracts for complex treatment into the dental subdivision of the comprehensive medical records.

How to Apply:If you are ready to take the next step in your dental career and make a difference in the healthcare industry we want to hear from you! Submit your Resume/CV to or call our office at to learn more about this opportunity and others we offer.

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Required Experience:

Junior IC

Experience: years
Vacancy: 1