Dental Assistant Sunset Park location 3 days 830a 700p alternating Fridays Saturdays

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. Position Summary We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Dental Assistant – Sunset Park location – 3 days per week, 8:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., alternating Fridays and Saturdays. 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. Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based on physical, psychosocial, educational, safety and age‑related criteria pertinent to the patients served in the assigned area. Pours and trims patient study models in the dental laboratory and completes laboratory forms accurately. Documents patient records as dictated by the dentist, assists in filling out charts accurately, and processes patient 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. Maintains the dental operatory in an organized and clean fashion and ensures 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 and safety are upheld at the station assigned. Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma. 1 year experience of chairside dental assisting. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association – required at the time of hire and must be maintained. Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization. Family Health Centers at NYU Langone is an equal‑opportunity employer and is committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Salary range: $50,040.46 – $50,040.46 annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The range does not include bonuses, incentives, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits. Benefits and wellness package: Extensive benefits including financial security, generous time‑off, employee resources groups, and a holistic employee wellness program covering physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care to support employees at any life stage. To view the Pay Transparency Notice, please click here. #J-18808-Ljbffr NYU Langone Health