Dental Assistant/Trainer

Sun River Health provides the highest quality of comprehensive primary, preventative and behavioral health services to all who see it, regardless of insurance status and ability to pay, especially for the underserved and vulnerable. Sun River Health is a Federally Qualified, Non-Profit Health Center serving communities in Suffolk, Rockland, Orange, Dutchess, Ulster, Sullivan, Columbia and Westchester County. Sun River Health is currently seeking a full-time Dental Assistant/Trainer to join our team in Beacon, NY and supporting the Hudson Valley region.

The Dental Assistant/Trainer is responsible for assisting Dentists/Hygienists as needed at sites where there is a short-term shortage of support staff due to vacation, sickness, personal time, etc. Responsible for all of the usual functions and responsibilities that are inherent with being a dental assistant. Assignment to site needing coverage will be on a first come/first serve basis. Performs job duties in compliance with systems and job specific standards. Trains dental assistants and patient representatives when not providing direct clinical contact at sites where there are shortages of clinical support staff.

Job Type: Full-Time
Salary Ranges: $22.00 - $25.47
Sign On Bonus: $1,500
Location: Sun River Health – Beacon and travel to other sites within Hudson Valley Region
6 Henry Street, Beacon, NY 12508
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Maintains supplies and instruments in dental operatory
Maintains dental laboratory, processes instruments, and monitors lab cases (check-in of lab cases, pouring impressions where indicated, storing cases, sending out lab cases, completing lab log sheets etc
Is responsible for pouring study models
Performs curing light monitoring on a monthly basis
Maintains water lines and follows DUWL protocol properly
Able to prepare and submit health specialty referrals and predeterminations
Assists dentists/hygienists with patient care. Asks other staff members if they need assistance when available and before leaving at the end of the day. Does tomorrow’s work today if there is a cancellation in the appointment schedule
Reassigns to other dental sites when coverage is needed to keep sites operational and to provide coverage, so sites do not need to close dental operations. Follows Dental Reassignment P&P
Provides oversight of dental staff and reports issues and concerns to Dentist and Director of Dental Operations
Effectively orients and trains new dental support staff onsite during their first week of employment, documenting their progress and assessing their competency in successfully executing their clinical and administrative skills, along with reassessing their competency when on site working with staff
Requirements:
Minimum Education Requirement: High School diploma/ GED and Vocational / Technical School / Diploma Program in Dental Assisting
Minimum Work Related Experience : 2 years
Preferred Specialized Skills & Knowledge: Bilingual in both English and Spanish (orally and written)
Pay: $22.00 - $25.47 per hour
Benefits:
403(b)
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Health insurance
Life insurance
Opportunities for advancement
Paid sick time
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Education:
High school or equivalent (Required)
License/Certification:
BLS Certification (Preferred)
Certified Dental Assistant (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
Beacon, NY 12508 (Required)
Work Location: In person