Dental Assistant - (Float)

Community Health Center of Buffalo•Buffalo, NY

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a skilled Dental Assistant - Float to join our team. The Dental Assistant - Float will play 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. This position requires flexibility to work at different locations (Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Lockport and Lackawanna, NY) within our dental practice.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Previous experience working in a dental office
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

Nice To Haves

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