Dental Assistant (Dental Chairside Assistant)

Building Service 32BJ Benefit Funds; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Pension plan

401K

CE reimbursement

Uniform allowance

Paid time off

Federal holidays

Job summary

Building Service 32BJ Benefit Funds seeks a Dental Assistant to chairside assist dentists and hygienists in a fast-paced setting in Manhattan's Flatiron District.

The role offers a35-hour work week, comprehensive health/dental/vision coverage with no employee contribution, and generous retirement benefits, including 401K employer contributions. A $2,000 annual premium is available for Spanish fluency.

Qualifications

• Certificate from an accredited Dental Assistant School is required.
• Detail oriented with ability to prioritize workload; strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Team player with excellent work ethic and reliable attendance record; computer skills and typing 40 wpm.
• English speaking, reading, and writing proficiency required.
• Certifications/licenses: Dental Assistant certificate per local standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the operatory and instruments for patient visits.
• Assist dentists and dental hygienists during exams and treatments.
• Enter examination findings into the electronic dental record.
• Perform sterilization and maintaining dental equipment.
• Support administrative tasks related to patient care and operations.
• Maintain compliance with dental center policies and SOPs.

Skills

Detail oriented

Good communication

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Outstanding work ethic

Attendance and punctuality

Computer skills

Typing 40 wpm

English proficiency

Education

Certificate of completion from an accredited Dental Assistant School

Tools

None

Job description

Job Title: Dental Assistant (Dental Chairside Assistant)

Department: Dental Center

Reports To: Dental Assistant Supervisor

Status: Local 153 - Non-Exempt

Dental Center is opened Monday through Saturday

Additional Pay: Plus $2,000 annually based on Spanish fluency.

The 32BJ Dental Center is growing, and we’re excited to announce the expansion of our Dental Center. We’re currently seeking a people-focused Dental Assistant to join our team. We offer:

• Competitive Salary coupled with a great work/life balance.
• Spanish Fluency Addition: $2,000 annually added to your pay
• Prime Location - Flatiron District in Manhattan
• Full-time Schedule consisting of a35-hour work week.
• Comprehensive Health Package including medical, dental & vision coverage with no employee contribution to the premium.
• Pension Benefit that includes monthly employer contributions.
• Retirement Benefit that includes 401K employer contributions.
• Professional Coverage/Reimbursement includes Continuing Education (CE) reimbursement, malpractice coverage, and uniform allowance.
• Paid Time Off including vacation, personal, CE & sick days.
• Federal Paid Holidays – Up to 11 days off with pay.
• And more...

Summary

The primary responsibilities include but are not limited to: chair-side assisting of Dentists and Dental Hygienists during treatment and assessments, preparation of the dental operatory and instruments used in the practice of dentistry and dental hygiene, sterilizing, cleaning, maintaining dental equipment, and documenting (data entry) in the electronic dental record. Additional functions will include and not be limited to: administrative tasks related to patient care and standard operations. The Dental Assistant is aware of the philosophy, standards, objectives and policies of the Dental Center and the Funds.

Responsibilities

• Prepares the operatory, applies protective barriers and procures instruments, lab cases and other necessary materials for the patient visit.
• Escorts patient into the clinical area and operatory
• Obtains radiographic images as prescribed by a dentist.
• Assists Dentists and Dental Hygienists with entering examination findings into the electronic dental record
• Assists the Dentist using 4-handed dentistry technique
• Escorts the patient to the appointment desk after clinical care
• Pours and trims plaster models as directed by the dentist
• Prepares laboratory cases for shipment, monitors progress of lab cases to ensure the case is available for the next appointment
• Collects and transports soiled instruments and cassettes to the Sterilization Room
• Returns materials and procedural tubs to the Supply Room
• Disinfects operatory equipment and surfaces touched by the operator, assistant or patient following each patient visit
• Monitors and stocks operatory materials and supplies to ensure clinical operations can continue without interruption during patient visits
• Performs daily, weekly and monthly maintenance on delivery unit and evacuation equipment using the Operatory Maintenance Check List in the assigned operatories
• Separates instruments, infectious waste, dental amalgam; rinses instruments cassettes and selected rotary instruments in the instrument washer and/or ultrasonic cleaner, wraps/bags instruments and cassettes, sterilizes the same in steam autoclave
• Maintains sterilization equipment according to departmental SOPs
• Monitors efficacy of autoclaves using biological monitor system, maintains a log of test results
• Participate in any/all of the Dental Center improvements geared towards operational excellence.
• All other duties assigned by Dental Assistant Supervisor and/or Dental Center Management Team

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirement: Certificate of completion from an accredited Dental Assistant School, detail oriented, ability to prioritize work load, good communication, interpersonal skills, team player, outstanding work ethic and employment record (including attendance and punctuality), computer skills, type 40 wpm.

Language Skills: Speak, read, write, and understand English

Reasoning Ability: High

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Certificate of completion from Accredited Dental Assistant School.

Physical Demands

• Under 1/3 of the time: Standing, walking, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, couching, or crawling
• ½ to 2./3 of time: Sitting, reaching with hands and arms
• Over 2/3 of time: Talking or hearing
• 100% of the time: Using hands

Work Environment

• 1/3 to 2/3 of time: Work near moving or mechanical parts, moderate noise.