Dental Assistant - Sutphin

Sun River Health provides high-quality comprehensive primary, preventative, and behavioral health services to all, regardless of insurance status or ability to pay, especially targeting underserved and vulnerable populations. We are a Federally Qualified, Non-Profit Health Center serving communities across Suffolk, Rockland, Orange, Dutchess, Ulster, Sullivan, Columbia, and Westchester County. Currently, we are seeking a Full-Time Dental Assistant to join our team at the Sutphin location in Queens, NY.

The Dental Assistant will assist Dentists and Hygienists, prepare and dismantle operatories for patient treatment, and perform duties in compliance with relevant standards.

• Check in patients and notify providers of their arrival.
• Monitor and update patient charts; record visit data, add sheets to medical records, and document radiographs and treatment plans.
• Record daily patient appointment data, including no-shows, cancellations, emergencies, and payment sources.
• Take and process radiographs as directed.
• Assist dentists and hygienists with patient care.
• Follow OSHA standards and CDC guidelines for infection control.
• Maintain supplies and instruments in the dental operatory.
• Manage dental laboratory tasks, including processing instruments and monitoring lab cases.
• Perform regular maintenance procedures for sterilization equipment.

• High School diploma or GED.
• Preferred:
  Vocational/Technical School diploma.
• 0-1 year of work-related experience.

Sun River Health is a network of over 40 FQHCs providing various health services to over 245,000 patients annually, with a dedicated staff of 2,000 healthcare professionals. Since our founding in 1975, we have committed to accessible, high-quality, affordable healthcare for all.

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary: $20.50 - $22.00 per hour

The mission of Sun River Health is to increase access to comprehensive primary and preventive healthcare, especially for underserved and vulnerable populations.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, and we comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, providing reasonable accommodations as needed.