Dental Assistant (Bilingual in English/Chinese or English/Spanish speaking)

Charles B. Wang Community Health Center • Full-time • Long Island-Queens, New York State, United States • $22 - $25 / hour • 3m ago

Dental Assistant

Reports to: Dental Assistant Coordinator

131-72 40th Road
Queens, New York, 11354
United States

Responsibilities:

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

Minimum Qualifications:

Compensation and Benefits (Full-Time):

Salary: $22 - $25 per hour
Medical insurance
Employer-paid dental, vision, disability and life insurance
403(b) retirement savings plan
Flexible spending accounts for transit, parking, health and dependent care
Paid time off (28 days for the first year of employment)
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Discount Programs
Tuition reimbursement for eligible employees, and
The Health Center is qualified for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

Expected hours: No less than 35 per week

Benefits: