Dental Assistant - Queens

Responsibilities:

• Assist in teaching new employees assigned duties
• Act as a chair-side assistant to the dentist utilizing accepted four-handed dental techniques
• Maintain the inventory of supplies and equipment and consult with the dental staff regarding ordering, distribution and storage
• Perform accepted dental sterilization techniques
• Assist receptionists
• Perform basic dental laboratory procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Teach basic routine oral health education to our patients, and to community groups
• Assist in oral health education activities at community agencies
• Assist the dentist, as well as the hygienists, receptionists, dental manager, and other members of the Dental staff
• Use accepted dental radiographic techniques and produces diagnostic radiographs
• Assist in preparing and maintaining dental records

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bilingual in English/Chinese preferred
• Dental Assistant Certification preferred
• Medical or Dental Assistant training preferred
• High school diploma or equivalency

Compensation and Benefits:

• The Health Center is qualified for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
• Flexible spending accounts for transit, parking, health and dependent care
• Employer-paid dental, disability and life insurance
• Paid time off (28 days for the first year of employment)
• Medical insurance
• 403(b) retirement savings plan
• Salary: $40,000.00 - 45,000.00 per year
• Tuition reimbursement for eligible employees, and