Dental Assistant

Montefiore Einstein; New York (NY); On-site; USD 56,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dentists during treatments, prepare operatory, and handle patient care. You will take and process X-rays, maintain sterile environments, and keep logs and inventory; familiarity with Epic EMR, SAP, Word and Excel is preferred.

The role requires High School or GED and 1-3 years dental experience; strong customer service and multi-tasking; Spanish language skills a plus.

Qualifications

• High School/ GED Required.
• 1-3 years experience in a dental setting Required.
• Experience in customer service and multi-tasking strongly Preferred.
• Dental x-ray equipment, autoclave, and basic dental tools familiarity.
• Microsoft Word and Excel knowledge required.
• Ability to use data entry and retrieval systems.

Responsibilities

• Hand dental instruments to dentist during treatment.
• Prepare operatory with supplies and equipment.
• Take and process dental X-rays as ordered by dentist.
• Maintain sanitary operatory and clean/soiled areas.
• Maintain logs and keep inventory of supplies and instruments.

Skills

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Data entry

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Dental assistant certificate

Tools

Epic EMR

Dental x-ray equipment

Autoclave

SAP

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

City/State:Bronx, New YorkGrant Funded:NoDepartment:Dentistry - Prospect StaffBargaining Unit:1199Work Shift:DayWork Days:MON-FRIScheduled Hours:9 AM-5:30 PMScheduled Daily Hours:7.5 HOURSHourly Rate:$27.37For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors.To learn more about the “Montefiore Difference” – who we are at Montefiore and all that we have to offer our associates, please click here .Job SummaryUnder close supervision, the Dental Assistant assists Dentists in the performance of dental procedures on patients.Essential FunctionsAppropriately hands dental instruments to dentist during treatment of patientsArranges operating area with all necessary supplies and equipment* Knowledge of what is needed for proceduresMaintains inventory list of supplies and instruments* Uses logsCompletes X-rays ordered by dentistMaintains sanitary conditions of all operatory and clean and soiled areas* Keep clinic very cleanEnsures appropriate sterility and quality control are maintained in autoclaving and preparing sterile solutions* Maintains logs, checks reports, changes solutions regularlyMaintains equipment in clean working order and retains copies of preventive maintenance and quality control* Maintains equipment and informs when repairs neededNeat, clean, proper attire, professional uniform as per policy.* Present clean and neat work appearanceTreat all co-workers with respect and work with them in a spirit of cooperation.* Cooperates in working with other employeesAssist with orientation/procedures for new dental associates.* Support and nurture new /current coworker.Retracts patients mouth and operates suction equipment to maintain mouth free of secretions.QualificationsHigh School/ GED Required1-3 years experience in a dental setting RequiredExperience in customer service and multi-tasking strongly PreferredDental x-ray equipment; mixing unit for amalgam; autoclave; ; all dental equipment; computer system and terminal including Epic, EMR, SAP, Word, and Excel; and telephone.Knowledge in Microsoft Word and Excel required.Must have ability to use data entry and retrieval systems.Must have ability to use electronic communication and patient information systems.If health center has a significant (more than 35%) English Language learner population e.g. Spanish then proficiency in that secondary language is preferred.Must have ability to function independently in accordance with polices and procedures.OHS Annual Assessment RequiredDental assistant certificate PreferredMontefiore Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore Medical Center will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.