Dental Assistant

Title: Dental Assistant Job Type: Regular Company: Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Department: Dental Clinic Time Type: Full time Weekly Hours: 40

FTE: 1

Shift: First Shift (United States of America) Summary: About the Role As a Dental Assistant, you play an important part in helping patients feel comfortable, supported, and cared for during their visit. You’ll work side by side with dental providers and students, helping to ensure each appointment runs smoothly and efficiently. This role goes beyond assisting with procedures. You’ll help create a positive experience for every patient while supporting a team that is dedicated to high-quality care. The starting annual salary for this role is $42,641 and this can include a full comprehensive benefits package. What You’ll Do In this role, you will: Prepare treatment rooms and ensure all instruments and materials are ready for care Assist dental providers during examinations and procedures Handle and organize dental instruments and equipment safely and efficiently Support patients throughout their visit to help them feel at ease Maintain accurate clinical and appointment records Help manage scheduling and basic account documentation Work closely with dentists, healthcare professionals, and dental students as part of a collaborative team What You’ll Bring We’re looking for someone who is reliable, detail-oriented, and enjoys working with people. You’ll be successful in this role if you: Have a strong interest in patient care and healthcare environments Stay organized and can manage multiple tasks at once Communicate clearly and compassionately with patients and team members Work well in a team and are willing to support others Take pride in maintaining a clean, safe, and professional clinical space Why You’ll Love Working Here At Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, our work is guided by a shared mission to improve lives. Every role contributes to that impact. Here’s what you can expect: A meaningful role where your work directly supports patient care A welcoming, team-focused environment where collaboration is valued Opportunities to learn and grow within a respected healthcare institution A workplace that prioritizes compassion, respect, and excellence The chance to be part of an organization dedicated to advancing cancer treatment and research Qualifications: Required Education and Experience Graduation from an accredited program in dental assisting; or Thirty (30) credits leading to a degree from an accredited dental hygienist program; or High school diploma or High School Equivalency diploma and the equivalent of one (1) year of full-time experience as a Dental Assistant.

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Required degrees must have been granted by an accredited college or university or one recognized by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center as following acceptable educational practices. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Roswell Park Cancer Institute Corporation (RPCIC) and Health Research Inc. (HRI) Roswell Park Division believe that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities, and we do not discriminate against our employees, applicants or job seekers because of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, creed, age, disability, pregnancy-related condition, military or veteran status, marital or familial status, domestic violence victim status, citizenship status, genetic information, individual’s relationship or association with a member of a protected category or any other protected group status as defined by law. Reasonable Accommodation Request RPCIC and HRI are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please View email address on click.appcast.io let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Our Core Values RPCIC and HRI are committed to providing an environment where patients, families, employees and community are treated with courtesy and respect. We support an inclusive environment that nurtures the talents, skills and abilities of each individual to embody and reflect our core values: Innovation, Integrity, Teamwork, Commitment, Compassion and Respect. Historical Compensation Information Statement Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at View phone number on click.appcast.io or via email View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center