Open Door Family Medical Centers has been serving low-income, under-served residents and those lacking access to health care in
the communities of Westchester and Putnam counties for more than 40 years,providing high quality primary health care and human services at affordable
prices. Open Door’s nationally renowned Community Health Center sites, mobile dentistry units, school-based health programs, and its family practice
residency training program, deliver exceptional value to both patients and the communities it serves, dedicated to engaging men, women and children in
healthier lifestyles and creating healthier communities.   

This year, Open Door will be the medical home for more than 50,000 patients, providing more than 250,000 visits. Our family medical
services include primary medical care, dentistry, mental health, optometry, podiatry, and women’s health in Ossining, Sleepy Hollow, Port Chester,
Mamaroneck, Mount Kisco, and Brewster, NY.      

Open Door believes that health is a right, not a privilege, with primary care to be affordable and delivered cost-effectively. We believe
that healthy individuals and families are the foundation of a caring society, and that those empowered to lead healthy lives contribute significantly to our
communities’ success. For additional information, please, visit www.opendoormedical.org

Open Door Family Medical Centers is seeking Dental Assistants in Ossining, Saugerties, Brewster and Sleepy Hollow, NY. Reporting directly to the Chief Dental Officer the Dental Assistant performs a variety of patient care, office and laboratory duties (Assisting the dentist, prepare patients for treatment, taking x-rays, scheduling dental appointments). All Open Door Family Medical Centers are located in Westchester and Putnam counties located just North of New York City. Candidates are expected to travel between sites if it's necessary but not more than 20% of the time.     

 RESPONSIBILITIES       

• Provides chair-side assistance when necessary during dental treatment   
• Assures that dental record, medical record and encounter form are available for the dentist or dental hygienist   
• Prepares patient for examinations and treatment, including placement of bib and instruments for procedure   
• Maintains supplies and instruments in all dental procedures 
• Performs laboratory and x-ray tasks under supervision of dentist   
• Make appointments for patients. Verifies the need for return appointments   
• Greets visitors and patients in a courteous, prompt and friendly manner   
• Determines their needs, checks appointments and gives appropriate information      

 REQUIREMENTS    

• High School Diploma preferred   
• Bilingual English/Spanish) preferred   
• Superior customer service skills and experience 
• Passionate about providing high quality care to low-income. 
• Dental assistance experience preferred  

There are many fantastic benefits to a career at Open Door Family Medical Centers. In addition to working to affect positive change in the
health and lives of thousands of residents in Westchester and Putnam counties, Open Door offers its employees a stimulating, diverse and team-based
work environment with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, 403(b) and 401(k), generous paid time
off, onsite Wellness facilities, and educational assistance. Aside from excellent benefits, we offer a competitive salary and annual bonuses based on patient care.    

At Open Door, we enjoy working in a team-based, patient-centered environment and value the benefits of a diversified workplace
that values our patients and the communities we serve.    

If you want to make a difference in the lives of thousands of patients in the health of our communities of Westchester and Putnam
counties, and if the position speaks to your capabilities, experience and commitment to improve the health of our communities, please submit your resume and cover letter with salary requirements, please, insert (Dental Assistant) in the subject line.   

Qualified candidates will be contacted by phone and/or email.    

Open Door is an Equal Opportunity Employer