Dental Assistant

NYU Langone Hospitals; New York (NY); On-site; USD 47,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant to join their dynamic team. This role involves providing chairside assistance to dentists across various specialties, ensuring compliance with infection control standards, and maintaining a safe and organized dental environment. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in patient care, from preparing treatment areas to documenting patient records accurately. If you are passionate about dental health and eager to contribute to a diverse and inclusive workplace, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in chairside dental assisting required.
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish is essential for effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist with all modalities of dentistry using four-handed procedures.
• Ensure patient comfort and maintain a clean and organized dental operatory.
• Document patient records and sterilize instruments according to guidelines.

Skills

Chairside dental assisting

Bilingual proficiency in Spanish

Infection control standards

Radiograph exposure and development

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Dental instruments

Sterilization equipment

Job description

Family Health Centers at NYU Langone, a designated Level 3 Medical Home, is the largest federally qualified health center network in New York State, and the second largest in the nation. It includes eight primary care sites, 40 school-based health centers and dental clinics, four day care centers, the nation's largest dental residency program, and New York State's largest behavioral health program. The network also includes 12 community medicine sites providing care to disenfranchised New Yorkers, comprehensive HIV services, chemical dependency programs, and a family support center that offers educational, vocational, and other social support programs. At NYU Langone Health, equity, diversity, and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace diversity, inclusion, and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge.

Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Dental Assistant. In this role, the successful candidate assists the dentist on all modalities of dentistry (operatory, oral surgery, endodontics, periodontics, orthodontics, pediatric dentistry). The assistant practices four-handed dentistry and assumes the standards of care related to infection control; all OSHA guidelines & safety are upheld at the assigned station. The assistant exposes, develops and mounts radiographs properly, sets trays & prepares the room before accepting or discharging a patient. They are expected to assure a patient's comfort while waiting for the dentist. The assistant is responsible for sterilizing hand pieces, transporting instruments for sterilization, identifying any inoperable equipment, performing light lab work, documenting patient records as the dentist dictates, and complying with all standards & policies & procedures of the department.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide chairside assistance to the dentist, utilizing proper four-handed dentistry procedures and observing universal precautions/protocols and sterile techniques.
• Compliance with hospital, health center, and departmental policies and procedures.
• Assume the standards of care related to infection control; all OSHA guidelines & safety are upheld at the assigned station.
• Take, expose, develop, and mount radiographs properly (when applicable).
• Maintain the dental operatory in an organized and clean fashion. Assure that appropriate instruments and supplies are available.
• Assure patients' comfort while waiting for the dentist.
• Clean instruments and prepare them for sterilization.
• Sterilize and/or disinfect instruments and hand pieces following guidelines of the Dental Department Infection Control Manual.
• Document patient records as dictated by the dentist. Assist the dentist in filling out charts accurately and processing the patients' forms and records.
• Pour and trim patient study models in the dental laboratory. Complete laboratory forms accurately.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based on physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and age-related criteria pertinent to the patients served in the assigned area.

Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify, you must have a High School Diploma, 1 year of experience in chairside dental assisting, and bilingual proficiency in Spanish.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. We require applications to be completed online.

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NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $47,102.40 - $52,070.94 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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