Dental Assistant-PD

Overview

Located in Port Jefferson, the St. Charles Campus of Good Samaritan University Hospital combines advanced clinical expertise with a longstanding commitment to compassionate care. The campus has earned both a Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade “A” and a CMS 5-Star Quality Rating and is known for its excellence in Maternal/Child Services, Orthopedics, Rehabilitation, Bariatric Surgery, and Emergency Care.

A leader in acute inpatient rehabilitation on Long Island, St. Charles Campus provides specialized care for patients recovering from conditions such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, and orthopedic injuries. As part of Catholic Health, the campus is committed to delivering evidence-based, patient-centered care that improves outcomes and strengthens the communities it serves.

Job Details

Assists the dental residents and attending in patient care, as well as assists the dental supervisor in administrative duties as appropriate.

Responsibilities:

• Provides chairside assistance to dental residents.
• Provides patient/family education.
• Cleans and disinfects operatory after patients are completed.
• Sets up operatory for the next patient appointment.
• Sterilizes instruments.
• Takes and develops x-rays as needed.
• Assists in the coordination and scheduling of patients as indicated.
• Prepares and maintains patient charts, required reports and other appropriate paperwork.
• Maintains and monitors dental equipment, instruments and supplies, as needed.
• Answers telephone; provides information to patients, public and staff as indicated in a friendly and courteous manner.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. required.  
• Completion of an approved Dental Assistant training program or 2 years of experience as a Dental Assistant in a dental office or hospital dental clinic preferred.
• Prior experience working with patients with mental and physical disabilities preferred.
• BLS Certification through American Heart Association required.

Salary Range

USD $18.79 - USD $28.19 /Hr.

This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.