**Job Summary:**
The Community Health Center of Lockport, located in Lockport, 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, performing four-handed dentistry tasks, seating and dismissing patients, sterilizing instruments, taking radiographs, managing inventory, handling basic equipment maintenance, and performing 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 in a dental office
- Preferably hold a registered dental assistant certification
**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
**Requirements:**
- Ability to work independently and flexibly
- Exhibit personal integrity and professionalism
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Willingness to work with patients from diverse backgrounds
- Capability to handle physical demands of the role, including sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching
**Salary:**
- Registered Dental Assistant: $18.78 - $22.46 per hour
- Dental Assistant without certification: $17.78 - $21.46 per hour
The Dental Assistant position is a Union member of 1199 SEIU.
**Benefits:**
Competitive pay and benefits for both part-time and full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with a match, tuition assistance, and paid time off.
*This is a 1199 SEIU Union position.*