Dental Assistant

Bedford Stuyvesant Family Health Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Sharing Plan

Medical

401(k)

Long-Term Disability

Transportation Plan

Generous Paid Vacations and Holidays

Job summary

The Bedford-Stuyvesant Family Health Center is seeking a Dental Assistant to support the dental team in Brooklyn, NY. You will manage patient flow, prepare exam rooms, and assist clinicians during procedures.

Responsibilities include radiography, EMR documentation, instrument sterilization, and receptionist duties. A Dental Assistant Certificate is required, and HIPAA compliance is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Dental Assistant Certificate required.
• Two years of dental assistant/relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist patients; manage patient flow.
• Assist during examinations and procedures as needed.
• Take digital radiographs and CBCT scans.
• Document patient information in EMR; ensure accuracy.

Skills

Patient care

EMR

HIPAA

Bilingual

Education

High school diploma/GED

Dental Assistant Certificate

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

The Bedford-Stuyvesant Family Health Center (BSFHC) is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that serves all of the primary health care needs of families in the heart of North and Central Brooklyn. Our mission is to provide the most professional, courteous and highest quality health care, with dignity, to those we serve, especially the undeserved population, without regard for ability to pay.

We are seeking a Dental Assistant to join our team. The Dental Assistant facilitate the smooth flow of patients to ensure minimum waiting time and provide clinical services and process patients within the scope of practice.

Essential Job Responsibilities And Duties

• Monitor patient arrival and assist with patient flow and ensure that patients and visitors are greeted promptly and courteously.
• Escort patient to exam room, monitor patient wait times, assist patient in preparing for exam and advise physician when patient is ready. Assist during examination if required or requested.
• Obtain and record patient’s chief complaints and information, data and record histories
• Perform, prep and assist as needed with clinical screenings and technical
• Taking digital radiographs and CBCT scans
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Documentation
• Assisting in various procedures, including surgical procedures
• Setting up and breaking down operatory
• Sterilizing and processing instruments
• Providing general support for the dental team.
• Function as a Receptionist
• Greets and assists patients courteously
• Initiates the registration process, maintains/confirms patients’ demographic information. Verify insurance, collect payments, co-payments
• Answer phone calls and schedule appointments
• EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
• High school diploma or general education diploma (GED) or required experience.
• Dental Assistant Certificate Required
• Two (2) years if Dental Assistant/relevant work experience preferred.

Other Related Skills/Experience And Requirements

• Must be flexible with scheduling
• Maintain HIPPA patient/employee confidentiality
• Knowledge of EMR systems a must
• Bilingual ability is a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal skills must demonstrate professionalism, courteous and respectful attitude in dealing with patients, team members, families and significant others
• Display courtesy, tact and patience with all members of the team members and extended community
• Ensure that all patients and visitors receive personalized prompt attention and are treated with receptiveness, dignity and respect
• Provide instructions to the patient upon discharge as per instructed by the providers

Salary - $19 per hour and based on experience

Benefits Overview:

• Profit Sharing Plan
• Medical
• 401(k)
• Long-Term Disability
• Transportation Plan
• Generous Paid Vacations and Holidays