The Dental Assistant will provide chairside support to dentists and hygienists during patient examinations and treatments. They are also responsible for maintaining clinical records, sterilizing instruments, and ensuring the clinic operates efficiently.
Dental Assistant – Dental Medicine | Guthrie Binghamton Dental Care in Binghamton, NY
Join Guthrie as a Dental Assistant and be part of a dedicated dentistry team serving patients at our Front Street Clinic in Binghamton, NY. In this weekday role, you’ll support dentists and hygienists through hands-on chairside care, patient-focused service, and smooth clinic operations, helping create a welcoming, efficient experience for every patient who walks through our doors.
Guthrie is a nationally recognized, non-profit, integrated health care system serving communities across Northeastern Pennsylvania and the Southern Tier of New York. Guthrie is focused on improving health through clinical excellence and compassion, every patient, every time.
Joining the Guthrie team allows caregivers to become part of a tradition of excellence in health care. In every area and at every level, Guthrie caregivers are committed to serving the community and supporting patients through compassionate, high-quality care.
Support the clinical operation of the services by performance of a variety of clinical and clerical tasks related to patient care.
Assists Dentist and Dental Hygienist in the examination and treatment of patients.
Aids at chair side by performing clinical procedures such as retractions on patient’s tongue and cheek and manipulating suction equipment to keep patient’s mouth free of water and debris.
Chart dental defects and other information as given by the Dentist or Dental Hygienist.
Sterilizing, handling and tending dental instruments. Proper use of PPE and following Infection Control guidelines as per CDC / Joint Control guidelines.
Placing/ exposing intra/extra oral radiographs.
Participates in the maintenance of variety of records, including records of appointments, clinical records of patients’ condition, treatments administered, records of dental supplies and equipment.
Assist with the ordering of supplies and equipment and assists in the delivery of supplies to clinical sites and maintains related records.
Performs a variety of tasks in order to maintain the clinic, disposal of used materials, replacement of soiled linen and used supplies.
Attend training sessions and meetings as required.
Assist in monitoring proper sterilization and equipment maintenance procedures
May perform high level disinfection, based on departmental equipment.
• Other duties as assigned
The pay range is $18.92 - $29.98/hour based on experience.
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Joining the Guthrie team allows you to become a part of a tradition of excellence in health care. In all areas and at all levels of Guthrie, you’ll find staff members who have committed themselves to serving the community.
The Guthrie Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The Guthrie Clinic is a non-profit, integrated, practicing physician-led organization in the Twin Tiers of New York and Pennsylvania. Our multi-specialty group practice of more than 500 physicians and 302 advanced practice providers offers 47 specialties through a regional office network providing primary and specialty care in 22 communities. Guthrie Medical Education Programs include General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Anesthesiology and Orthopedic Surgery Residency, as well as Cardiovascular, Gastroenterology and Pulmonary Critical Care Fellowship programs. Guthrie is also a clinical campus for the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine.
Candidates must possess a high school diploma or GED and have knowledge of dental office procedures and clinic routines. Three years of experience in dental assisting is preferred, along with the ability to work with diverse patient populations.
Market context
Dental support roles in New York often draw steady interest because practices need reliable, patient-facing staff who can work in fast-paced settings and follow clinical procedures closely. This role is competitive because it asks for a high school diploma or GED, at least one year of relevant human services or OPWDD experience, and timely certification completion; the listed benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and paid holidays. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to save research time, then confirm your experience matches the care setting and be ready to discuss your certification timeline.