Dental Assistant

**Job Summary:**
The Dental Assistant at the Community Health Center of Niagara in Niagara Falls, NY, plays a crucial role in delivering high-quality care to patients in compliance with regulatory guidelines. This position involves collaborating closely with the dentist, engaging in four-handed dentistry tasks, managing patient seating and dismissals, sterilizing instruments, taking x-rays, overseeing inventory, handling basic equipment maintenance, and fulfilling various clerical duties. A key aspect of this role is maintaining a professional and supportive attitude towards patients while actively participating in staff meetings.

**Qualifications:**
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous experience working in a dental office
- Certification as a registered dental assistant in New York State is preferred

**Responsibilities:**
- Assist the dentist during procedures using four-handed dentistry techniques
- Seat and dismiss patients, maintain cleanliness in the operatory and dental laboratory
- Sterilize dental instruments, process radiographs
- Manage dental supplies inventory, conduct laboratory duties, and handle clerical tasks
- Utilize computerized systems for patient registration and other administrative processes
- Perform basic equipment maintenance, such as changing suction machine filters

**Requirements:**
- Ability to work independently and adapt to flexible schedules
- Demonstrate personal integrity and professionalism in all interactions
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Willingness to collaborate with patients from diverse backgrounds
- Physically capable of meeting the demands of the role, including sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching

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

**Benefits:**
The Community Health Center of Niagara offers competitive pay and benefits to part-time and full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with matching, tuition assistance, and paid time off.

*This position is covered under the 1199 SEIU Union.*