DENTAL OFFICE ASSISTANT - Stevenson Family Health Center

About the role

Kick-start a smile-making career as a Dental Office Assistant at the Institute for Family Health—where teamwork, purpose, and top-tier 1199 union benefits come together. In this hands-on role, you’ll be an essential partner in patient care, supporting dentists during clinical procedures and helping create a smooth, welcoming experience for every patient. From preparing exam rooms and instruments to keeping charts accurate and up to date, your organization and attention to detail will keep the practice running at its best.

Responsibilities

• Checks in patients and notifies providers that patient is present.
• Maintain dental laboratory, process instruments, and monitor lab cases (check‑in of lab cases, pouring impressions where indicated, storing cases, sending out lab cases, completing lab log sheets, etc.).
• Follows weekly and monthly maintenance procedures for all sterilization and radiograph developing equipment.
• Follows OSHA standards of infection control under CDC guidelines endorsed by department, organization, and overseen by Infection Control Officer.
• Records patient appointment data daily i.e. no shows, cancellations, emergencies, payment source Medicaid self‑pay, etc.
• Takes and processes radiographs as directed by the dentist/hygienist.
• Places treatment plans, periodontal charts, informed consent forms, referral forms, and contracts for complex treatment into the dental subdivision of the comprehensive medical records.

Requirements

• Minimum of one (1) year experience as a Dental Assistant in a clinical setting preferred; family practice setting a plus.
• Dental Assistant Certification required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Demonstrated basic computer skills.
• Demonstrated communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated competence in 4‑handed dentistry.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage
• Pension and retirement plans
• Generous paid time off
• Job security
• Career advancement opportunities