Dental Assistant

Charles B. Wang Community Health Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Employer-paid dental, vision, and life

403(b) retirement plan

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Paid time off (28 days)

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

Charles B. Wang Community Health Center in New York, NY is seeking a full-time Dental Assistant to support dentists, hygienists and front desk staff. The role includes chair-side assistance, radiographic imaging, sterilization, and patient education in a community health setting.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, one year of dental assistant experience, CPR certification, and bilingual English/Chinese or English/Spanish. Comprehensive benefits are included.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency.
• One year of experience as dental assistant.
• Basic CPR (BCLS) certification (provided if needed).
• Medical or dental assistant training preferred.
• Bilingual in English/Chinese or English/Spanish is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist, as well as the hygienists, receptionists, dental manager, and other members of the Dental staff
• Teach basic routine oral health education to our patients, and to community groups
• Act as a chair-side assistant to the dentist utilizing accepted four-handed dental techniques
• Use accepted dental radiographic techniques and produces diagnostic radiographs
• Perform basic dental laboratory procedures
• Perform accepted dental sterilization techniques
• Assist receptionists
• Maintain the inventory of supplies and equipment and consult with the dental staff regarding ordering, distribution and storage
• Assist in preparing and maintaining dental records
• Assist in teaching new employees assigned duties
• Assist in oral health education activities at community agencies
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Dental assistant experience

Bilingual English/Chinese or English/¿

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Tools

CPR (BCLS) Certification

Job description

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500000 Full Time Walker Street, New York, NY, US

Salary Range: $40,000.00 To $46,000.00 Annually

Reports to: Dental Assistant Coordinator

Manhattan, New York

United States

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist, as well as the hygienists, receptionists, dental manager, and other members of the Dental staff
• Teach basic routine oral health education to our patients, and to community groups
• Act as a chair-side assistant to the dentist utilizing accepted four-handed dental techniques
• Use accepted dental radiographic techniques and produces diagnostic radiographs
• Perform basic dental laboratory procedures
• Perform accepted dental sterilization techniques
• Assist receptionists
• Maintain the inventory of supplies and equipment and consult with the dental staff regarding ordering, distribution and storage
• Assist in preparing and maintaining dental records
• Assist in teaching new employees assigned duties
• Assist in oral health education activities at community agencies
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency
• One year of experience as dental assistant required
• Basic CPR (BCLS) Certificate required (Health Center will provide if needed)
• Medical or Dental Assistant training preferred
• Bilingual in English/Chinese or English/Spanish required

Benefits (Full-Time)

• Medical insurance
• Employer-paid dental, vision, disability and life insurance
• 403(b) retirement savings plan
• Flexible spending accounts for transit, parking, health and dependent care
• Paid time off (28 days for the first year of employment)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition reimbursement for eligible employees, and
• The Health Center is qualified for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program