Dental Assistant - Full Time - Inwood

Sun River Health provides the highest quality of comprehensive primary, preventative, and behavioral health services to all who seek care, regardless of insurance status and ability to pay, especially for the underserved and vulnerable. A federally qualified non‑profit health center, Sun River Health serves communities in Suffolk, Rockland, Orange, Dutchess, Ulster, Sullivan, Columbia, and Westchester County. The organization is currently seeking a full‑time Dental Assistant to join our team in Inwood. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Of a Dental Assistant Checks in patients and notifies providers that the patient is present. Monitors and updates charts; enters date of visit, department, and provider name on daily log sheet; adds sheets to medical record; places and documents radiographs in/on X‑ray folder; places treatment plans, periodontal charts, informed consent forms, referral forms, and contracts for complex treatment into the dental subdivision of the comprehensive medical record. Records patient appointment data daily (e.g., no‑shows, cancellations, emergencies, payment source [Medicaid, self‑pay, etc.]) to accurately collect monthly dental statistics. Takes and processes radiographs as directed by the dentist/hygienist. Assists dentists/hygienists with patient care. Follows OSHA standards of infection control under CDC guidelines endorsed by department, JCAHO, organization, and overseen by Infection Control Officer. Maintains supplies and instruments in the dental operatory. Maintains dental laboratory, processes instruments, and monitors lab cases (check‑in of lab cases, pouring impressions where indicated, storing cases, sending out lab cases, completing lab log sheets, etc.). Follows weekly and monthly maintenance procedures for all sterilization equipment. Minimum Education Requirement: High School diploma / GED Preferred Education Requirement: Vocational / Technical School / Diploma Program Minimum Work‑Related Experience: 1 year Required Specialized Skills & Knowledge: Bilingual in both English and Spanish (orally and written) Sun River Health is a network of over 40 Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) providing primary, dental, pediatric, OB‑GYN, and behavioral health care to over 245,000 patients annually. With a dedicated staff of 2,000 doctors, nurses, and health care professionals, we pride ourselves on delivering high‑quality, affordable care to those who need it most. Sun River Health started in 1975 when four African American mothers spearheaded efforts to open our first health center in Peekskill, New York to deliver accessible, high‑quality, affordable services to patients in need no matter their race, religion, income, or insurance status. Job type: Full‑Time Salary: $20.50 – $22.00 per hour Responsibility Highlights Relation to Mission: The mission of Sun River Health is to increase access to comprehensive primary and preventive health care and to improve the health status of our community, especially for the underserved and vulnerable. Equal Employment Opportunity Sun River Health provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, sexual preference, or non‑disqualifying physical or mental handicap or disability in each aspect of the human resources function. Americans with Disabilities Act Applicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The organization shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case‑by‑case basis in accordance with applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sun River Health