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Overview At Catholic Health, our primary focus is the way we treat and serve our communities. We work collaboratively to provide compassionate care and utilize evidence-based practice to improve outcomes – to every patient, every time. We are committed to caring for Long Island. Be a part of our team of healthcare heroes and discover why Catholic Health was named Long Island’s Top Workplace. St. Charles Hospital is a proud member of Catholic Health and has served the residents of the Three Village area for more than 110 years. St. Charles is renowned for its outstanding customer service and scored as one of the top hospitals on Long Island in the delivery of high quality care. This non-profit hospital features three centers of excellence: Maternal/Child services, Orthopedics and Rehabilitation. St. Charles also offers services in general surgery, colon/rectal surgery, bariatric surgery, neurosurgery, ENT, pediatrics, diagnostic imaging, emergency medicine, epilepsy, stroke care, Female Pelvic Floor Disorders Center, and a nationally accredited Sleep Disorders Center. 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 Salary Range USD $18.16 - USD $27.24 /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.