Dental Assistant

3000 Montefiore Medical Center; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Montefiore Medical Center in Providence, RI seeks a Dental Assistant to support dentists during procedures and maintain operatory readiness. Youll hand instruments, prep rooms, and ensure sterility while assisting with patient care and documentation.

The role requires 1-3 years in a dental setting and a high school diploma or GED; familiarity with Epic/EMR and Office tools is preferred. Competitive hourly rate and day shift available.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; dental setting experience preferred.
• 1-3 years in a dental setting required; customer service experience valued.
• Proficiency with dental x-ray equipment, autoclave, and office software (Epic, SAP, Word, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Hand dental instruments to the dentist during treatment.
• Arrange operating area with supplies and equipment.
• Maintain inventory of supplies and instruments.
• Complete X-rays ordered by dentist and keep operatory clean.
• Ensure sterility and quality control in autoclaving and preparation of sterile solutions.
• Keep logs and maintenance records; ensure equipment is in good working order.
• Notify when repairs are needed and maintain professional appearance.
• Work cooperatively with coworkers and assist with orientation for new staff.
• Retract patient mouths and operate suction to keep mouth clear.

Skills

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Professional demeanor

Education

High School/ GED

Dental assistant certificate

Tools

Epic/EMR

SAP/Office (Word/Excel)

Job description

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.
• Dental assistant certificate Preferred

Hours & Rate

Work Shift: Day Work Days: MON-FRI Scheduled Hours: Hours Vary Scheduled Daily Hours: 7.5 HOURS Hourly Rate: $27.37

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Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

About Montefiore

Since its inception in 1884, Montefiore’s mission has been 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.

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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.

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