Dental Assistant - Dental Medicine - Full Time
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Job Description
Dental Assistant- Dental Medicine | Guthrie Binghamton Dental Care in Binghamton, NY
Join Guthrie as a Dental Assistant and be part of a dedicated dentistry team serving patients at our Front Street Clinic in Binghamton, NY. In this weekday role, you'll support dentists and hygienists through hands-on chairside care, patient-focused service, and smooth clinic operations, helping create a welcoming, efficient experience for every patient who walks through our doors.
Shift:
Day shift, 8am-4:30pm; Monday through Friday
No weekends!
Benefits That Matter:
Medical, Dental, Vision starting first of month after hire
PTO starts Day 1
Tuition Reimbursement (after 90 days)
Voluntary 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
Employee Assistance Program
Friendly, Inclusive Work Family- Be part of a team that feels like home
About Guthrie:
Guthrie is a nationally recognized, non-profit, integrated health care system serving communities across Northeastern Pennsylvania and the Southern Tier of New York. Guthrie is focused on improving health through clinical excellence and compassion, every patient, every time.
Joining the Guthrie team allows caregivers to become part of a tradition of excellence in health care. In every area and at every level, Guthrie caregivers are committed to serving the community and supporting patients through compassionate, high-quality care.
Position Summary:
Support the clinical operation of the services by performance of a variety of clinical and clerical tasks related to patient care.
Education, License & Cert:
High school diploma/GED required
Knowledge of dental office procedures, clinic routine and techniques used in assisting dentists and hygienists in a dental clinic required
Experience:
Three years of experience providing dental assistant services is preferred.
Ability to relate sympathetically to a potentially difficult client population
Experience in providing services to culturally diverse populations is desirable.
Essential Functions:
Assists Dentist and Dental Hygienist in the examination and treatment of patients.
Aids at chair side by performing clinical procedures such as retractions on patient's tongue and cheek and manipulating suction equipment to keep patient's mouth free of water and debris.
Chart dental defects and other information as given by the Dentist or Dental Hygienist.
Sterilizing, handling and tending dental instruments. Proper use of PPE and following Infection Control guidelines as per CDC / Joint Control guidelines.
Placing/ exposing intra/extra oral radiographs.
Participates in the maintenance of variety of records, including records of appointments, clinical records of patients' condition, treatments administered, records of dental supplies and equipment.
Assist with the ordering of supplies and equipment and assists in the delivery of supplies to clinical sites and maintains related records.
Performs a variety of tasks in order to maintain the clinic, disposal of used materials, replacement of soiled linen and used supplies.
Attend training sessions and meetings as required.
Assist in monitoring proper sterilization and equipment maintenance procedures
May perform high level disinfection, based on departmental equipment.
Other Duties:
- Other duties as assigned
The pay range is $18.92 - $29.98/hour based on experience.
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