Greenlife Healthcare Staffing·Ellenville, New York
The Dental Assistant is responsible for assisting with patient check-ins, maintaining dental laboratory equipment, and ensuring strict adherence to OSHA and CDC infection control standards. They also perform clinical tasks such as taking radiographs, managing lab cases, and maintaining accurate patient records.
$23 per hour About Greenlife Healthcare Staffing: Greenlife Healthcare Staffing is a leading nationwide recruitment agency dedicated to connecting healthcare professionals with top-tier opportunities. We partner with hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, multi-specialty groups, and private practices to match talented individuals with roles that align with their skills and career goals. Position Overview: Greenlife Healthcare Staffing is currently seeking a Dental Assistant to fill an opening within a non-profit organization that operates a network of federally qualified health centers focused on ensuring access to healthcare for all. They offer comprehensive services that include Primary Care, Behavioral Health, specialty care, health education, and advocacy. Why Join Us? Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive hourly rate of $23.00 per hour. Work Schedule: This is a full-time position. Professional Growth: Gain valuable experience in a collaborative, innovative, and supportive federally qualified health center environment. Impactful Work: Contribute to a mission-driven non-profit organization dedicated to improving patient outcomes and ensuring healthcare access for all. Key Responsibilities: Checks in patients and notifies providers that the patient is present. Maintains dental laboratory, processes instruments, and monitors 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 the department, organization, and overseen by the 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. Place treatment plans, periodontal charts, informed consent forms, referral forms, and contracts for complex treatment into the dental subdivision of the comprehensive medical records. Greenlife Healthcare Staffing - Empowering Healthcare Professionals, Enriching Lives
Education: High School Diploma or GED required. Licensure/Certification: Dental Assistant Certification required.
Candidates must possess a High School Diploma or GED and a valid Dental Assistant Certification. At least one year of clinical dental assisting experience is preferred, along with proficiency in 4-handed dentistry and basic computer skills.
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.
