Dental Assistant Job at St. Lawrence Health System in Rochester

Dental Assistant

Department: Dental

Location: St. Marys Campus

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule: Monday-Friday, Days

Summary: As a Dental Assistant, your ability to anticipate needs, maintain a sterile office environment and keep accurate records greatly contributes to the success of the dentist and the satisfaction of the patient.

Responsibilities:

• Dental Assistance. Prepare dental supplies necessary for each patient; anticipate dentist needs for instrumentation and materials during the procedural treatment on the patient; assist with x-rays, fillings and positioning suction tubes
• Sterilization & Maintenance. Clean and sterilize all dental instruments following proper procedures
• Documentation & Coordination. Maintain all patient records and update as necessary

Required Qualifications:

• Dental Assisting experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills for routine interaction with staff, patients and visitors

Education:

Licenses/certifications:

Physical Requirements: Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee's physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

Pay Range: $18.10 - $20.00

City: Rochester

Postal Code: 14611

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.