DENTAL ASSISTANT

Callen-Lorde Community Health Center • New York, NY

1d • $25 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

The Dental Assistant supports dental providers in delivering high-quality dental care and helps ensure patients have a safe and comfortable experience. The role includes chair-side assistance during dental procedures, preparing exam rooms and sterilizing equipment, supporting patient records and charting, providing oral hygiene instructions and post-operative care, handling dental emergencies, operating digital X-ray equipment, processing radiographs, and assisting with laboratory procedures. The Dental Assistant also participates in quality improvement initiatives and training programs and maintains a professional, compassionate demeanor toward patients.

The position is full-time at Callen-Lorde Community Health Center in Manhattan, New York. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:15 a.m. to 5:15 p.m., with 1–2 evening hours scheduled as 11 a.m.–7 p.m. or 12 p.m.–8 p.m. Callen-Lorde provides comprehensive care to LGBTQ+ communities regardless of ability to pay and is committed to health education, wellness, advocacy, research, and education.

Requirements

• Dental Assistant diploma or license.
• Current CPR certification.
• Strong computer skills.
• At least two years of experience in an outpatient clinical setting.
• Experience working with diverse populations, including LGBTQ+ individuals and people living with HIV/AIDS.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to multitask.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to the mission of Callen-Lorde.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual Spanish/English.

Responsibilities

• Provide chair-side assistance to dentists, hygienists, and residents during dental procedures.
• Prepare exam rooms and ensure proper sterilization of equipment.
• Assist with patient record management and charting.
• Provide oral hygiene instructions and post-operative care.
• Handle emergency dental situations as needed.
• Operate digital X-ray equipment and process dental radiographs.
• Assist with laboratory procedures, including pouring and trimming study models.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and training programs.
• Maintain a professional and compassionate demeanor toward patients.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees.
• Low-cost medical plan option for the employee, domestic partner, and/or family.
• Tuition assistance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• No-cost life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Commuter benefits.
• Generous paid time off plan.
• 403B retirement savings plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED