Dental Assistant
Company: Finger Lakes Community Health
Location: Sodus
Posted on: February 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Salary: $17.50 - $24.50 Finger
Lakes Community Health uses BambooHR for the hiring and onboarding
of our staff. All communications for recruitment will come directly
from BambooHR (notifications@app.bamboohr.com) and may appear as
spam. About Finger Lakes Community Health: Finger Lakes Community
Health (FLCH) was founded in 1989 with an original mission of
serving the region's agricultural workers by linking individuals to
area resources and providing essential health services. In 2009 the
organization expanded to become a Federally Qualified Health Center
(FQHC), serving patients of all incomes, ethnicities and walks of
life. Over the last decade, FLCH has grown to provide medical,
dental, and behavioral health services to over 28,000 patients at
eight health centers. With over 200 employees we strive to provide
high-quality and innovative health care services to the Finger
Lakes Region. Benefits Offered: Monday through Friday schedule,
closed all major holidays Dental, Vision, and Life insurance Safe
Harbor 3% 401k contribution Robust PTO offerings Education
reimbursement Job Summary: The Dental Assistant (DA) provides
quality care to patients by performing a variety of patient care,
office, and laboratory duties for dental services. This position
supports the dentist and other staff through preparation of
patients and patient information. Main Responsibilities: Exam Room
Preparation Clean and sterilize instruments, equipment, and
operatory following dental and clinical infection control
procedures Prepare instruments, materials, and equipment needed for
upcoming patient visits Chair-side Assistance Handle supplies and
instruments as requested by dentist in visit Take all patient
x-rays as directed by dentist Dental Record Maintenance Collect and
document patient health history in the electronic health record
system Chart dental care services in patient record Address
telephone encounters and actions in the electronic health record
system per Finger Lakes Community Health policies and procedures
Schedule patient appointments Patient Education Inform patients of
appropriate oral hygiene maintenance, including tooth brushing,
flossing and nutritional counseling Advise patients of oral care
instructions following operations or other procedures Inventory
Management Record daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance schedule
updates Assess dental supply inventory bi-weekly and order supplies
from dental vendor when needed Other duties as assigned Education
and Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent CPR
Certification Required - can be provided upon hire Prior experience
a plus, but not required The ability to work flexible hours some
evenings are required A valid New York State drivers license in
compliance with FLCH drivers policy Physical Requirements: Must be
able to hear and communicate with clients and staff via phone, web
media, and in person. Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs Must be
able to sit for extended periods of time Must be able to kneel,
crawl, or bend into awkward spaces OSHA Level 1
Keywords: Finger Lakes Community Health, Cheektowaga , Dental Assistant, Healthcare , Sodus, New York
