Dental Assistant

**Job Summary:**

The Community Health Center of Buffalo, Inc. is looking for a dedicated Dental Assistant to join their team and provide essential support to their dental practice. The Dental Assistant will work closely with the dentist, maintain a clean and organized operatory, handle dental equipment, and interact professionally with patients from diverse backgrounds and age groups.

**Responsibilities:**

- Assist the dentist chairside using four-handed dentistry principles.
- Seat and dismiss patients, ensuring cleanliness in the operatory and dental laboratory with approved disinfectants.
- Maintain dental equipment following manufacturer guidelines.
- Clean and sterilize dental instruments, take and process radiographs.
- Manage inventory of dental supplies.
- Perform clerical tasks including answering phones, scheduling appointments, and utilizing computerized patient information systems.
- Provide professional and supportive interactions with patients.

**Qualifications:**

- High school diploma.
- Previous experience in a dental office.
- Capable of performing physical tasks such as sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching.

**Additional Qualifications Preferred:**

- Certification as a Dental Assistant (e.g., recognized Registered Dental Assistant certification).

**Compensation:**

- Hourly rate: $18.78 - $22.46 for Certified Dental Assistants.
- Hourly rate: $17.78 - $21.46 for candidates without certification.

**Benefits:**

The organization offers competitive pay and benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Supplemental Insurances, 401k match, Tuition Assistance, and Paid Time Off.

*This position is a part of a recognized union - 1199 SEIU.*