Neighborhood Health Center of WNY, Inc.·Buffalo, New York
The Dental Assistant is responsible for welcoming patients, operating dental equipment, and taking various types of x-rays. They also handle the sterilization of instruments, preparation of lab scripts, and maintenance of electronic patient records.
If you believe healthcare is a right, that everyone deserves high quality care so they can enjoy their highest level of health and wellbeing, and you value each person's individual story – consider joining us at Neighborhood!
As a dental assistant, you’ll have an important role in creating a positive experience for patients at Neighborhood.
$21.00 per hour based on a full-time, 40 hour work week.
You will be based at our Riverway office.
teamwork, supportive, kind. These are from an anonymous survey of Neighborhood employees for the Buffalo Business First Best Places to Work competition. Neighborhood has earned “finalist” distinction in the competition the last four years. We are a group of flexible and kind individuals who are open to each other’s ideas, and see opportunities to innovate and find solutions when challenges arise.
45 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.
You’ll have options for medical, dental, life, and supplemental insurance. We also offer a 403b match, health savings accounts with employer contribution, wellbeing programs, continuing education opportunities, generous paid time off, holidays.
Neighborhood Health Center is the largest and longest serving Federally Qualified Health Center in Western New York, and is the highest ranked health center for quality in the region. We provide primary and integrated healthcare services all under one roof, regardless of a person’s ability to pay. Services include internal/family medicine, pediatrics, OB-GYN, dentistry, podiatry, psychiatry, vision care, nutrition and behavioral health counseling, and pharmacy services. We’re working toward a Western New York where all enjoy their highest level of health and wellbeing.
Neighborhood Health Center is an equal opportunity employer.
Candidates must have completed a dental assisting program or relevant training, with one year of general practice experience preferred. Proficiency in electronic dental records and the ability to work flexible shifts between 7:45 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. are required.
Market context
In New York, dental assistant openings are typically driven by ongoing outpatient and specialty dental care needs, with employers often looking for candidates who can support chairside procedures and patient flow. This role is competitive because a high school diploma is required and prior dental assistant or operating room experience is preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, and tailor your application to highlight hands-on clinical support and teamwork.
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