RDA/DENTAL ASSISTANCE

Dental Assistant Location: Hawthorne, NY (US). Position ID: 2026-13063. Full‑time. Hours: 36.5 per week, Monday–Thursday 8 AM‑5 PM, Friday 8 AM‑2 PM (times may vary). Travel: as needed.

Overview The Dental Assistant for Touro College of Dental Medicine provides chairside assistance to faculty and student dentists during dental procedures and adequately prepares for dental procedures by setting up instruments, equipment, and materials. This role ensures that all instruments are arranged properly and in accordance with sterile techniques. This position requires OSHA training and is subject to exposure to blood and other bodily fluids as well as enforcing HIPAA regulations specifically when accessing Protected Health Information (PHI).

Responsibilities Assists students or faculty during dental procedures

Prepares for dental procedures by setting up instruments, equipment, and materials, and maintains a clean oral working area prior to, during, and post exams/procedures

Coordinates inventory of dental materials with the dispensary and obtains and replenishes supplies on an as‑need basis

Proactively informs providers and/or management of any issues with equipment, instruments or supplies

Assists students and/or manipulate diagnostic radiographs on an as‑need basis

Removes biohazard trash as needed and performs other duties in accordance with OSHA regulations

Records pertinent clinic data including blood pressure, pulse, respiratory rate, temperature, diagnostic aids, and other in‑treatment documentation

Packages tissue and biopsy specimen and sends to pathological laboratory

Serves, as needed, as chair‑side assistant to licensed dental practitioners and dental students (pre‑doctoral, post‑graduate and residents) in examination and treatment of patients in all phases of dentistry

Assists in regulatory compliance and keeps abreast of new developments, techniques and materials as they come about, and to ensure adherence to proper infection control protocol

Tracks lab work, schedules patients, confirms appointments, triages patients, monitors patient/provider schedules, updates patient medical history, etc on Axium system as needed

Explains procedures to patients

Participates in morning huddle

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications Education/Experience A college degree (AS) with Dental Assistant experience OR a high school diploma with three to five (3–5) years’ dental assistant experience.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Knowledge of dental terminology and dental procedures.

Knowledge of instruments, materials, and standardized dental procedures used in dental care.

Knowledge of infectious control policies, aseptic techniques, supplies, and equipment.

Ability to operate dental radiographic equipment.

Proactive communication skills (both written and verbal), utilizing tact and diplomacy.

Exceptional customer service skills and professionalism in communications and demeanor.

Effective organizational and planning skills including attention to detail and follow‑through.

Ability to take direction, and assess and prioritize assigned tasks, projects, and demands.

Adherence to confidentiality state, federal, and HIPAA laws and guidelines with regards to patient records.

Ability to work equally and collegially with others consistent with a workplace of dignity and respect and EEO rules and regulations.

Experience with dental practice management computer systems such as AxiUm preferred.

Fluent in English; Spanish speaking a plus.

Certifications/Licensures Registered Dental Assistant in New York a must.

CPR Certification required.

Maximum Salary USD $68,196.00 per year.

Minimum Salary USD $54,556.00 per year.

Benefits Full range of Health Plans Medical Plans (choice of EPO, PPO, High Deductible HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Dental Plans (PPO & HMO) and Vision Plan

Dependent Care and Transit Programs

Life Insurance, AD&D and Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance

Short‑term and Long‑term disability programs

Retirement Plan (403b) – matching contribution up to 5% for eligible/enrolled employees following one year of employment (may make own pre‑tax contributions immediately following employment)

Touro University Tuition Exemption Program for eligible employees, their spouse and dependent children

Employee Assistance Program

Early‑Release Fridays (upon approval)

Generous Paid Time Off Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave & Floating Holiday

Annual Holiday Schedule

Touro University is an equal‑opportunity employer. Touro University treats all employees, job applicants, and students without unlawful consideration of race, ethnicity, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition), age, disability, medical condition, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military service or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. We are committed to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy in all decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, the administration of educational programs and activities, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, placement, promotion, upgrading, downgrading, transfer, layoff, suspension, expulsion and termination, and all other terms and conditions of admission, matriculation, and employment.

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