Temporary - Dental Assistant (6317 4th Ave, Brooklyn) - Mon-Thu: 11:30am-7:30pm, Fri-Sat: 9am-5pm

Temporary - Dental Assistant (6317 4th Ave, Brooklyn) - Mon-Thu: 11:30am-7:30pm, Fri-Sat: 9am-5pm Administrative/Office Support Brooklyn, NY Full-Time/Regular Family Health Centers at NYU Langone, a designated Level 3 Medical Home, is the largest federally qualified health center network in New York State, and the second largest in the nation. It includes eight primary care sites, 40 school-based health centers and dental clinics, four day care centers, the nation's largest dental residency program, and New York State's largest behavioral health program. The network also includes 12 community medicine sites providing care to disenfranchised New Yorkers, comprehensive HIV services, chemical dependency programs, and a family support center that offers educational, vocational, and other social support programs. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace inclusion and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge. Learn more about Family Health Centers at NYU Langone, and interact with us on LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Indeed, Facebook, X, YouTube and Instagram. Position Summary We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Temporary - Dental Assistant (6317 4th Ave, Brooklyn) - Mon-Thu: 11:30am-7:30pm, Fri-Sat: 9am-5pm. In this role, the successful candidate 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 Compliance with hospital, health center and departmental policies and procedures Provide chairside assistance to the dentist, utilizing proper four handed dentistry procedures and observing universal precautions/protocols and sterile techniques 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 Pours and trims patient study models in the dental laboratory. Complete laboratory forms accurately Documents patient records as dictated by dentist. Assists the dentist in filling out charts accurately and processing the patients forms and records Sterilizes and/or disinfects instruments and hand pieces following guidelines of the Dental Department Infection Control Manual Cleans instruments and prepares them for sterilization Assures patients comfort while waiting for the dentist. Maintain dental operatory in an organized and clean fashion. Assures that appropriate instruments and supplies are available Takes, exposes, develops and mounts radiographs properly (when applicable). Assumes the standards of care related to infection control; all OSHA guidelines & safety are upheld at the station they are assigned. Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma 1 year experience of chairside dental assisting Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association is required at the time of hire and is required to be maintained. Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization. Family Health Centers at NYU Langone provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents. At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family. 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. We require applications to be completed online. NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $50,040.46 - $50,040.46 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits. To view the Pay Transparency Notice, please click here #J-18808-Ljbffr NYU Langone Health