Dental Assistant

**Job Summary:**
The Community Health Center of Niagara, located in Niagara Falls, NY, is seeking a Dental Assistant to provide high-quality care to patients following federal, state, and local standards. The Dental Assistant will work closely with the dentist, perform four-handed dentistry tasks, seat and dismiss patients, sterilize instruments, take radiographs, manage inventory, handle basic equipment maintenance, and perform various clerical duties. This role requires maintaining a professional and supportive attitude towards all patients and attending staff meetings.

**Qualifications:**
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous experience working in a dental office
- Preferably holds a certification as a registered dental assistant in New York State

**Responsibilities:**
- Assist the dentist in various procedures using four-handed dentistry principles
- Seat and dismiss patients, maintain cleanliness in the operatory and dental laboratory
- Clean and sterilize dental instruments, develop radiographs
- Manage inventory of dental supplies, perform laboratory duties, and clerical tasks
- Utilize computerized systems for patient registration and other clerical procedures
- Perform basic equipment maintenance tasks including changing suction machine filters

**Salary Range:**
- Registered Dental Assistant: $18.78 - $22.46 per hour
- Dental Assistant without certification: $17.78 - $21.46 per hour

**Requirements:**
- Ability to work independently and adapt to flexible schedules
- Demonstrate personal integrity and professionalism in all interactions
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Willingness to collaborate with patients from diverse backgrounds
- Physically capable of meeting the demands of the role such as sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching

**Benefits:**
The Community Health Center of Niagara offers competitive pay and benefits for both part-time and full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with matching, tuition assistance, and paid time off.

*This position falls under the 1199 SEIU Union.*