Dental Assistant at Rochester Regional Health – ROCHESTER, New York

Job Title: Dental Assistant
Department: Dental
Location: Dental Group – Ridgeway (2655 Ridgeway Ave, Suite 360, 3rd floor)

Hours Per Week: 40 hours/Full-time
Schedule: Monday through Friday 8 am- 5 pm

SUMMARY:

This entry-level role is ideal for candidates who are new to the dental field and interested in gaining hands-on experience while working under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist. While this position does not require licensure, it offers valuable exposure to patient care, infection control, dental procedures, and practice operations. We offer on-the-job training and support for those who wish to pursue formal education and New York State registration.
Under the supervision of a licensed dentist, the unlicensed dental assistant functions as a dental chair assistant, office assistant and sterile processing technician to assist our dental team with high-quality patient care.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Clinical Support & Chairside Assistance: Prepare patients and treatment areas, assist in procedures using four-handed dentistry techniques, suction, retract tissues, and mix dental materials under supervision.

• Instrument & Equipment Management: Sterilize and organize instruments, prepare trays, and maintain dental equipment according to infection control standards.

• Administrative & Operational Support: Manage patient records (non-clinical), assist with appointment scheduling, inventory, and ensure treatment rooms are clean and stocked.

• Patient Interaction: Escort patients, provide comfort measures, and deliver general instructions as directed

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Will train

Required Licensure / Certification:

• AHA BLS required within 3 months of hire.
• If hired prior to 7/1/2025, AHA BLS required by 10/1/2025.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills with a compassionate, patient-focused attitude for routine interaction with staff, patients and visitors

• Prior experience in a sterile processing, general or specialty dental practice

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

PAY RANGE: $18.10 - $20.00

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, clinical licensure date, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.