**Job Summary:**
We are looking for a dedicated Dental Assistant to join our team and provide support to our dental practice. The Dental Assistant will be responsible for assisting the dentist chairside, maintaining a clean and organized operatory, managing dental equipment, and interacting professionally with patients.

**Responsibilities:**
- Assist the dentist chairside using the principles of four-handed dentistry.
- Seat and dismiss patients, maintaining a clean operatory and dental laboratory area with approved disinfectants.
- Maintain dental equipment per manufacturer's recommendations.
- Clean and sterilize dental instruments, expose, and develop radiographs.
- Manage an inventory of dental supplies.
- Perform clerical duties such as answering phones, making appointments, and using computerized patient information systems.
- Interact professionally and supportively with patients of all backgrounds and ages.

**Qualifications:**
- High school diploma.
- Dental office experience.
- Ability to perform physical tasks like sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching.

**Additional Qualifications Preferred:**
- NYS Registered Dental Assistant certification.

**Compensation:**
- Hourly rate: $18.10 - $21.64 for Certified Dental Assistants.
- Hourly rate: $17.10 - $20.64 for candidates without certification.

**Benefits:**
CHCB offers competitive pay and benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Supplemental Insurances, 401k match, Tuition Assistance, and Paid Time Off.

*This position is a part of the 1199 SEIU Union.*