Dental Assistant

New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization seeks a Dental Assistant to support dentists in patient care at Harlem Hospital Center. Candidates must have a high school diploma and complete an accredited Dental Assistant Program. This role offers valuable experience within a community-focused environment, contributing to the health and welfare of the Harlem community.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees working 20+ hrs per week

Retirement Savings and Pension Plans

Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees

Paid Holidays and Vacation

College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Assisting dentists with chairside duties and patient care.
• Completion of accredited Dental Assistant Program with supervised internship.
• Experience with dental digital imaging and instrument preparation.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for dental examinations and treatments.
• Assists dentists by providing necessary instruments.
• Maintains clinic equipment and hygiene standards.

Skills

Patient Management

Infection Control Procedures

Dental Digital Imaging

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Accredited Dental Assistant Program

Job description

Harlem Hospital Center has been a bedrock of the Harlem community since 1887. The hospital provides a wide range of medical, surgical, diagnostic, therapeutic and family support services to the residents of Central Harlem, West Harlem, Washington Heights and Inwood. Harlem is the largest hospital in the area, capable of treating the most seriously ill. Harlem provides over 90 specialized ambulatory care services, dentistry and oral surgery, behavioral health services, and community substance abuse treatment.

At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

Duties & Responsibilities

Purpose of Position:

Under direct supervision, assists dentists in providing dental services to patients in clinics and health care settings; performs related work.

Examples of Typical Tasks:

1. Prepares patients for examination and treatment.

2. Assists dentists by handing them required instruments for the treatment of patients.

3. Prepares instruments for sterilization, disinfects surface areas, and maintains clinic and clinic equipment in a hygienic condition, in accordance with infection control procedures.

4. Prepares examination room for procedures.

5. Takes and uploads dental digital imaging.

6. Mixes amalgams, cements, composites and related materials.

7. Performs laboratory procedures, such as pouring and packaging models from impressions for prosthetics.

8. Maintains records of patients, instruments and models.

9. Maintains clinic equipment to ensure that it is in working order.

10. Reports shortages in supplies and material and necessary equipment repairs.

11. Assists dentist in patient management; interacts with patients and the public.

12. Schedules patient appointments; enters and retrieves data and information into computerized systems.

Minimum Qualifications

1. A four-year High School diploma or its educational equivalent, including or supplemented by successful completion of an accredited or approved Dental Assistant Program, which included or was supplemented by 600 hours of supervised internship experience assisting a dentist at chairside; or

2. A four-year High School diploma or its educational equivalent, including or supplemented by successful completion of an accredited or approved Dental Assistant Program, which included or was supplemented by 300 hours of supervised internship experience assisting a dentist at chairside; and 6 (six) months of satisfactory fulltime experience as a Dental Assistant performing all of the following duties: taking and uploading dental digital imaging, assisting dentist at chairside, and preparing dental instruments for sterilization; or

3. A four-year High School diploma or its educational equivalent; and one (1) year of satisfactory full-time experience as a Dental Assistant performing the duties described in “2” above; or

4. A satisfactory combination of education and experience which is equivalent to “1”, “2”, or “3” above. Each 100 hours of supervised internship experience assisting a dentist at chairside is equivalent to two (2) months of full-time experience. However, all candidates must have at least a four-year High School diploma or its educational equivalent.

How To Apply

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NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities