Dental Assistant - Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) - Long Island

The Dental Assistant supports the delivery of high-quality oral health care by preparing treatment rooms, patients, instruments, and materials; assisting during procedures; and ensuring compliance with applicable dental practice regulations. This role contributes to a patient-centered environment focused on safety, efficiency, and compassionate care.

• Greet and escort patients to treatment areas, ensuring comfort and readiness for care.
• Prepare and organize dental instruments and materials required for procedures.
• Clean, disinfect, and sterilize reusable instruments in accordance with infection control standards.
• Assist the dentist during patient care, including instrument transfer, suctioning, and providing patient support and reassurance.
• Take dental radiographs as prescribed (e.g., panoramic, periapical, bitewing).
• Monitor inventory levels an...