Dental Assistant

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  • Rochester Regional Health
Job Summary
Location
Rochester ,NY 14617
Job Type
Contract
Visa
Any Valid Visa
Salary
PayRate
Qualification
BCA
Experience
2Years - 10Years
Posted
04 Feb 2025
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Job Description

Dental Assistant at Rochester Regional Health summary:

As a Dental Assistant, you play a crucial role in supporting dentists and ensuring patient satisfaction through meticulous preparation, sterilization of instruments, and accurate record maintenance. Your ability to anticipate the needs of both the dentist and the patient, along with exceptional attention to detail, is essential in providing high-quality dental care. A certification as a Dental Assistant and relevant experience foster a professional environment focused on patient well-being.

SUMMARY

As a Dental Assistant, your ability to anticipate needs, maintain a sterile office environment and keep accurate records greatly contributes to the success of the dentist and the satisfaction of the patient.

STATUS: Full Time

LOCATION: Pluta Dental

DEPARTMENT: Dental

SCHEDULE: M-F, Days

ATTRIBUTES

  • At least one (1) year experience as a Dental Assistant preferred

  • Basic computer and keyboarding skills

  • Ability to anticipate needs and multitask with excellent customer service

  • Exceptional attention to detail and cleanliness

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Dental Assistance. Prepare dental supplies necessary for each patient; anticipate dentist needs for instrumentation and materials during the procedural treatment on the patient; assist with x-rays, fillings and positioning suction tubes

  • Sterilization & Maintenance. Clean and sterilize all dental instruments following proper procedures

  • Documentation & Coordination. Maintain all patient records and update as necessary

EDUCATION:

Trade Certificate/Program Completion (Required)

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) - Dental Assistant National Board (DANB), Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) - NYSED

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

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:

$17.50 - $19.40

CITY:

Rochester

POSTAL CODE:

14617

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/Affirmative Action Employer.
Minority/Female/Disability/Veterans by a prospective employee and/or employee's Physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.


Keywords:

Dental Assistant, patient care, dental hygiene, sterilization, x-rays, CDA certification, record keeping, customer service, dental procedures, oral health

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