What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at Rochester Regional Health Careers?
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
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.
PAY RANGE: $18.10 - $20.00
Salary : $18 - $20