Dental Assistant

Montefiore New Rochelle; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Montefiore Medical Center in Bronx, NY, seeks a Dental Assistant to support dentists in patient care. Under close supervision, you will hand instruments, prepare operatory, manage supplies, and maintain charts and logs. You will also take X-rays, assist with sterilization, and help with patient comfort and safety.

Ideal candidates have a High School diploma, 1–3 years dental experience, familiarity with Epic EMR/SAP, and basic computer skills. Certification is preferred; state regulations apply.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required; 1–3 years in a dental setting preferred.
• Experience in customer service and multitasking strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of dental x-ray equipment, autoclave, dental software (Epic, EMR, SAP) and Microsoft Word/Excel.

Responsibilities

• Hand dental instruments to the dentist during treatment.
• Arrange operatory with supplies and equipment.
• Maintain inventory lists of supplies and instruments.
• Complete X-rays and ensure sanitary conditions of operatory.
• Maintain logs and calibrations; ensure sterility in autoclaving.

Skills

Dental Assisting

X-ray Procedures

Epic EMR

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

High School / GED

Dental assistant certificate (Preferred)

Tools

Autoclave

Dental Equipment

Epic/EMR

SAP

Job description

City/State: Bronx, New York

Grant Funded: No

Department: Dentistry - Prospect Staff Bargaining Unit: 1199

Work Shift: Day

Work Days: MON-FRI

Scheduled Hours: 9 AM-5:30 PM

Scheduled Daily Hours: 7.5 HOURS

Hourly Rate: $27.37 For 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,

Job Summary

Under close supervision, the Dental Assistant assists Dentists in the performance of dental procedures on patients.

Essential Functions

• Appropriately hands dental instruments to dentist during treatment of patients
• Arranges operating area with all necessary supplies and equipment
• Knowledge of what is needed for procedures
• Maintains inventory list of supplies and instruments
• Uses logs
• Completes X-rays ordered by dentist Maintains sanitary conditions of all operatory and clean and soiled areas
• Keep clinic very clean
• Ensures appropriate sterility and quality control are maintained in autoclaving and preparing sterile solutions
• Maintains logs, checks reports, changes solutions regularly
• Maintains equipment in clean working order and retains copies of preventive maintenance and quality control
• Maintains equipment and informs when repairs needed Neat, clean, proper attire, professional uniform as per policy.
• Present clean and neat work appearance
• Treat all co-workers with respect and work with them in a spirit of cooperation.
• Cooperates in working with other employees Assist 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.

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; 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 Required
• Dental assistant certificate Preferred

Montefiore 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.

Since its inception in 1884, Montefiore’s mission is to heal, to teach, to discover and advance the health of the communities we serve. Montefiore's state-of-the-art facilities include the internationally-recognized Children’s Hospital at Montefiore and our Notable Centers of Excellence - Montefiore Einstein Center for Cancer Care, Montefiore Einstein Center for Heart and Vascular Care, Montefiore Einstein Center for Transplantation. Combined with a growing number of locations for primary and specialty care throughout the Bronx and Westchester County, Montefiore is the ideal organization to apply and hone your expertise. An assortment of insurance products and discount programs through Voluntary Benefits. To heal, to teach, to discover and to advance the health of the communities we serve. To be a premier academic medical center that transforms health and enriches lives.