Dental Assistant

About the Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine, Dental Care Center: The Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine is the largest provider of oral health care services on Long Island. The Dental Care Center is the teaching clinic of Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine. Within our state-of-the-art facility, quality, affordable care is provided by well-trained students and post-graduate residents under the guidance of experienced faculty members. The Dental Care Center proudly offers every dental specialty in one location, incorporating the latest technologies and materials in treatment. We have several Dental Assistant openings.

Required Qualifications: As per Civil Service Standards and Specifications. High School Diploma/GED. One year of experience in dental assisting OR possession of a certificate in dental assisting.

Preferred Qualifications: Preference is given to Dental Assistants having prior experience and training. Bi-lingual in Spanish. Has worked in other specialty offices. Certified in BLS.


Brief Description of Duties of the Dental Assistant: Assist during the examination, treatment, screening, and emergency care of patients.

• Prepare the necessary instrument set-ups for the procedures to be done.

• Mix cement, amalgam, or composite filling materials & impression material.

• Clean up the dental operatory after patient visits.

• In conjunction with designated faculty, work with dental students in their training in the use of dental auxiliaries in the delivery of dental care (i.e. four-handed dentistry), consisting of sitting at a chair, twisting, leaning across the patient.

• Work in the supply and dispensing rooms issuing material to students and faculty, and keep associated records.

• Dispense supplies consists of carrying instrument trays and equipment (such as cavitrons, composite lights, electro surges etc...) from storage cabinets to counter.

• Assist with inventory control of dental supplies. Also include unloading the supplies delivered off a cart, taken out of boxes and put away in high and low cabinets and shelves. This involves lifting and bending while carrying the stock.

• Assist with maintaining the Dental Clinic and dental equipment in a clean and orderly fashion.

• Take and develop X-ray films.

• Maintain patient records of appointments and insurance records, answer telephones, make appointments.

• Sterilize equipment and instruments. Sort and identify instruments.

• Attend training and development courses to include CPR, Infection Control, Right to know.

• May assist on Dental Van when it goes out in the community.

• Other duties as assigned as appropriate to departmental rank and mission.

Special Notes: These are full-time positions, 37.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. FLSA Nonexempt position, eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Internal and external search to occur simultaneously. Mandatory rehire roster candidates have preference. SG 8 Hiring Rate $40,391. This position includes location pay of $4,000 per year and Geographic pay of $6,000 per year.

Resume/CV and cover letter should be included with the online application.

For this position, we are unable to sponsor candidates for work visas.

Patient Contact: Prior to start date, the selected candidate must meet the following requirements: Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook University's Employee Health Services (The hiring department will be responsible for any fee incurred for examination), clear a background investigation, submit (3) written reference, and provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s). Please be advised that failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer.

Essential Position: This has been designated as an essential position based on the duties of the job and the functions performed. Positions that are designated as such are required to report to work/remain at work even if classes are canceled, and the campus is working on limited operations in an emergency.

Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

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