Registered Dental Assistant - Patchogue - Full Time

Position Summary:

The Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) works under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist and provides a broad range of clinical support services to ensure high-quality patient care and operational efficiency.  This role complies with all New York State laws and regulations governing dental assisting practices.

Key Responsibilities:

In addition to the general Dental Assistant duties, RDAs will:

• Educate patients on oral health and post-treatment care
• Collect preliminary medical histories and vital signs for dentist review
• Place and remove rubber dams
• Select and prefit provisional crowns
• Take impressions for study casts, diagnostic casts, space maintainers, orthodontic appliances, and occlusal guards
• Remove periodontal dressings and sutures placed by a licensed dentist
• Apply topical anticariogenic and desensitizing agents
• Place and remove temporary separating devices and restorations
• Remove temporary cement
• Take dental radiographs in accordance with Public Health Law
• Perform other authorized supportive services as directed by the supervising dentist

Qualifications:

• High School diploma/GED
• BLS/CPR certification
• Current registration as a Dental Assistant in New York State
• Completion of a recognized dental assisting program
• Radiology certification per Public Health Law
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced clinical environment

Position Type: Full Time 

Location: Sun River Health Patchogue 

                  501 North Ocean Avenue

                   Patchogue, NY 11772