Dental Assistant

Job Title: Dental Assistant

Location: Riedman Health Center-(1455 East Ridge Road, Rochester, NY 14621)

Department: Dental

Hours Per Week: 40 hours, Full-time, 8-hour shifts

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm

SUMMARY:

This entry-level role is ideal for candidates who are new to the dental field and interested in gaining hands-on experience while working under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist. While this position does not require licensure, it offers valuable exposure to patient care, infection control, dental procedures, and practice operations. We offer on-the-job training and support for those who wish to pursue formal education and New York State registration. Under the supervision of a licensed dentist, the unlicensed dental assistant functions as a dental chair assistant, office assistant and sterile processing technician to assist our dental team with high-quality patient care.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Clinical Support & Chairside Assistance: Prepare patients and treatment areas, assist in procedures using four-handed dentistry techniques, suction, retract tissues, and mix dental materials under supervision.

• Instrument & Equipment Management: Sterilize and organize instruments, prepare trays, and maintain dental equipment according to infection control standards.

• Administrative & Operational Support: Manage patient records (non-clinical), assist with appointment scheduling, inventory, and ensure treatment rooms are clean and stocked.

• Patient Interaction: Escort patients, provide comfort measures, and deliver general instructions as directed

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• None

REQUIRED LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

•   Active BLS or within three months of hire

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills with a compassionate, patient-focused attitude for routine interaction with staff, patients and visitors

• Prior experience in a sterile processing, general or specialty dental practice

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.