Dental Assistant

New York University; Golden Horseshoe; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking institution as a Dental Assistant, where you will play a vital role in supporting the Oral Health Center for People with Disabilities. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with dental students and faculty, providing essential chairside assistance and contributing to the care of patients with special needs. Your expertise will help ensure the highest standards of patient care, while also fostering a supportive learning environment. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities and enjoy a collaborative work atmosphere, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience as a Dental Assistant or related role.
• Knowledge of chairside assisting for oral surgical procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide four-handed chairside assistance to dental students and faculty.
• Maintain patient files and serve as clinic receptionist.

Skills

Chairside Assisting

Interpersonal Skills

Knowledge of Oral Surgical Instrumentation

Ability to Operate Standard Office Equipment

Education

High School Diploma

Certification as a Dental Assistant

Job description

Dental Assistant

Posting Number

2024-14143

Location : Location

US-NY-New York

Hybrid Remote Work Classification

Fully Onsite: 100% Onsite

Department

Oral Center for People with Disabilities (Staff)

School/Division

College of Dentistry (DN1032)

Compensation Grade

Local 3882 - 42

Union

Local 3882 - Union of Clerical, Administrative and Technical Staff (UCATS)

FT/PT

Full-Time

Category

Health Services

Position Summary

This dental assistant position supports the Oral Health Center for People with Disabilities. Provide four-handed chairside assistance to dental students, residents and faculty. Instruct dental students and dental assistant students in techniques and utilization of four-handed dentistry with special needs patients in multiple dental disciplines and infection control. Perform tests; assist with preparing dental castings, dispensing medications and instructions, and performing minor dental and surgical procedures; provide oral surgical assistance to dental residents, students and faculty. Assist in the administration of IV sedation and patient monitoring during surgical procedures. Ensure safe use, disposal, and storage of chemicals or hazardous materials. Maintain patient files and charts, lab work. Serve as clinic receptionist and clinic cashier.

Qualifications

Required Education:
High School Diploma or equivalent High School diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Education:
Certification as a Dental Assistant.

Required Experience:
1+ years Graduate of a Dental Assistant Training Program and experience working with special needs patients OR 1-2 years of related experience including experience working with patients under IV sedation/general anesthesia.

Preferred Experience:
Experience working with patients with disabilities and/or surgical experience strongly preferred.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Knowledge of chairside assisting for oral surgical procedures. Knowledge of oral surgical instrumentation. Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to operate standard office equipment.

Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Knowledge of a foreign language (e.g., Spanish, Korean, Chinese).

Additional Information

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the hourly rate for this position is USD $34.829. This rate is based on bargaining unit contracts. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items.

NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/nyugreen.

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