Part-Time Main Site Dental Assistant - Brooklyn

Administrative/Office Support Brooklyn, NY

ID: 1150829_RR00110642

Full-Time/Regular Position Summary Part-Time Main Site Dental Assistant - Brooklyn. The Dental Assistant assists the dentist on all modalities of dentistry (operatory, oral surgeon, endodontics, periodontics, orthodontics, pediatric dentistry). Practice four-handed dentistry. The assistant also assumes the standards of care related to infection control; all OSHA guidelines & safety are upheld at the station they are assigned. The assistant exposes, develops and mounts radiographs properly, sets trays & prepares room before accepting or discharging a patient. They are expected to assure a patients comfort while waiting for the dentist. The assistant is responsible to sterilize hand pieces, transport instruments for sterilization, I.D. any inoperable equipment, light lab work, document patient records as dentist dictates information, & comply with all standards & policies & procedures of the department. Job Responsibilities Provide chairside assistance to the dentist, utilizing proper four handed dentistry procedures and observing universal precautions/protocols and sterile techniques Compliance with hospital, health center and departmental policies and procedures Assumes the standards of care related to infection control; all OSHA guidelines & safety are upheld at the station they are assigned. Takes, exposes, develops and mounts radiographs properly (when applicable). Maintain dental operatory in an organized and clean fashion. Assures that appropriate instruments and supplies are available Assures patients comfort while waiting for the dentist. Cleans instruments and prepares them for sterilization Sterilizes and/or disinfects instruments and hand pieces following guidelines of the Dental Department Infection Control Manual Documents patient records as dictated by dentist. Assists the dentist in filling out charts accurately and processing the patients forms and records Pours and trims patient study models in the dental laboratory. Complete laboratory forms accurately Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based on physical, psychosocial, educational, safety and age related criteria pertinent to the patients served in his/her assigned area Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma. 1 year experience of chairside dental assisting. Current shift: M&F 9am-5pm, which will change once the site becomes fully operational. The schedule will then include: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 9am-7pm and Saturdays: 8:30am-4pm. Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization. Benefits Comprehensive benefits and wellness package including financial security benefits, generous time-off program, employee resources groups, and holistic employee wellness program focusing on physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. Equal Opportunity Employer Family Health Centers at NYU Langone is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. Workplace discrimination is illegal. Salary Salary range: $25.66 - $25.66 per hour. #J-18808-Ljbffr NYU Langone Health