DENTAL ASSISTANT

Jordan Health Products; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Dental Assistant to join their dedicated team in New York. The role involves assisting the Dentist in a variety of procedures and ensuring patient comfort, significantly impacting their quality of life. Candidates should have experience or education from a recognized dental assistant program. Competitive salary and full benefits are offered.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

403b retirement plan

Professional Development allowance

Qualifications

• Must ensure patients feel comfortable before, during, and after treatment.
• Assist in increasing the efficiency of the Dentist.
• Trust building with patients is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Dentist and Dental Hygienist in procedures.
• Provide patient care and ensure comfort.
• Increase departmental efficiency.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Efficiency

Education

Graduate of a recognized dental assistant school

Job description

Description

The health services that became the Anthony L Jordan Health Corporation (Jordan Health) began more than 100 years ago, in 1904. As one of the first 5 Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) established in the nation, its roots are steeped in service to those who face barriers to health and health care, meeting their need for comprehensive medical, dentistry, behavioral health, and community services. Starting in northeast Rochester, NY, Jordan Health has since expanded to become a network of primary care offices and health centers serving residents living in three quadrants of Rochester, NY and in Canandaigua, N.Y.

Jordan Health is now seeking a Dental Assistant who, under the guidance of the Lead Doctor, is primarily responsible for working part of the Dental team and assist the Dentist and Dental Hygienist in a variety of operative or surgical procedures and provide patient care.

If you want to apply your specialized experience and education in an environment where you can make a difference and significantly impact patients’ quality of life, please consider our Dental Assistant opportunity.

Requirements

The Dental Assistant will ensure that:

· Patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment and trust is built with the patient.

· The efficiency of the Dentist and the dental department is increased in delivering quality oral health.

· The Dentist and the dental department achieve success in patient care.

Education And Experience Required:

· Graduate of a recognized dental assistant school or any combination of experience and training sufficient to indicate ability to do the work.

· Licensure is recommended but, not required.

Licenses And Certifications Required:

· Current Provider BLS/CPR through the American Heart Association

· Infection Control Certification.

Benefits: Jordan Health offers a competitive salary and full benefits offering including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 403b retirement plan. We offer Professional Development allowance.

Jordan Health offers equal opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color religion, age, sex, disability, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military or veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, domestic violence victim status, predisposing genetic characteristics or genetic information, or any other status protected by law.

About Jordan Health:

Jordan Health is an independent FQHC, with Level III Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) designation through the National Committee on Quality Assurance. Jordan Health receives funding from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Jordan Health is a network of outpatient primary care offices with providers who follow a panel of patients. While independent, Jordan Health actively collaborates with the major hospital and healthcare systems in our operating area to provide a total safety net of healthcare services.