Dental Assistants for an award-winning FQHC in Queens/Flushing, New York

Full-Time Dental Assistant
Reports to: Assistant Dental Director

131-72 40th Road
Flushing, 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:

-  High school diploma or equivalency

-  Dental Assistant Certification preferred

-  Medical or Dental Assistant training preferred

Compensation and Benefits:

-  Salary: $40,000 - $45,000 per year

-  Medical insurance

-  Employer-paid dental, 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 Assistant Program

-  Tuition reimbursement for eligible employees, and

-  The Health Center is qualified for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

Interested parties shall apply online directly on Charles B. Wang Community Health Center website.