Dental Assistant

Liberty ARC • City of Amsterdam, NY

12d • $21 - $28

About The Position

The Dental Assistant provides direct clinical assistance to dentists, hygienists, and oral surgeons. The role supports patients before, during, and after clinical services; maintains operatory, x-ray, laboratory, and utility areas; sterilizes instruments; completes equipment checks and logs; and helps ensure supplies and patient charts are current and complete. The Dental Assistant performs duties in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws and regulations, attends required training, and maintains positive relationships with providers, patients, family members, coworkers, and visitors.

This is a full-time position based in Amsterdam, New York, with a 40-hour workweek. The role reports to the Supervising Dental Assistant and requires the ability to assist with patient transfers. The pay range is $20.75–$28.05.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least one year of experience working in a dental setting or completion of dental certification.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to assist with the transfer of patients.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with people with developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct assistance to dentists, hygienists, and oral surgeons during clinical services.
• Assist patients to and from the operatory and prepare them to receive clinical services; coordinate planning of future appointments as needed with professional and front desk staff.
• Provide patient care instructions as directed by providers or supervisory personnel.
• Assist with processes associated with dental pre-medications, referrals to other providers, and arrangements for filling or refilling prescription medications.
• Prepare and clean the dental operatory before and after patient visits and at the beginning and end of the day.
• Maintain x-ray, laboratory, and utility areas of the dental department as necessary.
• Clean and sterilize instruments.
• Perform equipment checks and complete required logs as directed.
• Order, receive, and restock supplies and instruments to meet department needs and ensure items are current for use.
• Review patient charts to ensure information about dental services is complete and correct.
• Perform duties in compliance with organizational policies and guidelines and applicable federal and state laws and regulations.
• Attend mandated training as required.
• Maintain positive relationships with providers, patients, family members, coworkers, and visitors.

Benefits

• Eligible team members and their dependents may have access to comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k).

What This Job Offers

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