Community Health Center of Buffalo Inc.
Dental Assistant
Community Health Center of Buffalo Inc., Niagara Falls, New York, United States
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**Job Summary:**
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 - Dental office experience - NYS registered dental assistant certification preferred
**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:** - Registered Dental Assistant: $18.78 - $22.46 - Uncertified Dental Assistant: $17.78 - $21.46
**Requirements:** - Ability to work independently and flexibly - Exhibit personal integrity and professionalism - Effective communication and interpersonal skills - Willingness to work with patients of diverse backgrounds - Capability to handle physical demands of the role including sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching
**Benefits:** CHCN 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 is a 1199 SEIU Union position.*
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**Qualifications:** - High school diploma - Dental office experience - NYS registered dental assistant certification preferred
**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:** - Registered Dental Assistant: $18.78 - $22.46 - Uncertified Dental Assistant: $17.78 - $21.46
**Requirements:** - Ability to work independently and flexibly - Exhibit personal integrity and professionalism - Effective communication and interpersonal skills - Willingness to work with patients of diverse backgrounds - Capability to handle physical demands of the role including sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching
**Benefits:** CHCN 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 is a 1199 SEIU Union position.*
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