Dental Assistant Job at Community Health Center of Buffalo, Lockport, NY

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  • Community Health Center of Buffalo
  • Lockport, NY

Job Description

**Job Summary:**

The Community Health Center of Lockport, located in Lockport, 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, performing four-handed dentistry tasks, seating and dismissing patients, sterilizing instruments, taking radiographs, managing inventory, handling basic equipment maintenance, and performing 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 in a dental office
- Preferably hold a registered dental assistant certification

**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

**Requirements:**

- Ability to work independently and flexibly
- Exhibit personal integrity and professionalism
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Willingness to work with patients from diverse backgrounds
- Capability to handle physical demands of the role, including sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching

**Salary:**

- Registered Dental Assistant: $18.78 - $22.46 per hour
- Dental Assistant without certification: $17.78 - $21.46 per hour

The Dental Assistant position is a Union member of 1199 SEIU.

**Benefits:**

Competitive pay and benefits for both part-time and full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with a match, tuition assistance, and paid time off.

*This is a 1199 SEIU Union position.*

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Work at office, Local area,

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