Dental Assistant
Reports to: Dental Assistant Coordinator
131-72 40th Road
Queens, New York, 11354
United States
Responsibilities:
- Assist the dentist, as well as the hygienists, receptionists, dental manager, and other members of the Dental staff
- Teach basic routine oral health education to our patients, and to community groups
- Act as a chair-side assistant to the dentist utilizing accepted four-handed dental techniques
- Use accepted dental radiographic techniques and produces diagnostic radiographs
- Perform basic dental laboratory procedures
- Perform accepted dental sterilization techniques
- Assist receptionists
- Maintain the inventory of supplies and equipment and consult with the dental staff regarding ordering, distribution and storage
- Assist in preparing and maintaining dental records
- Assist in teaching new employees assigned duties
- Assist in oral health education activities at community agencies
- Perform other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalency
- One year of experience as dental assistant required
- Dental Assistant Certification preferred
- Basic CPR (BCLS) Certificate required (Health Center will provide if needed)
- Medical or Dental Assistant training preferred
- Bilingual in English/Chinese or English/Spanish required
Compensation and Benefits (Full-Time):
- Salary: $22 - $25 per hour
- Medical insurance
- Employer-paid dental, vision, disability and life insurance
- 403(b) retirement savings plan
- Flexible spending accounts for transit, parking, health and dependent care
- Paid time off (28 days for the first year of employment)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Discount Programs
- Tuition reimbursement for eligible employees, and
- The Health Center is qualified for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program