Dental Assistant I

DIVERSE LYNX LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,705 - 48,216; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in New York is seeking a Dental Assistant I to assist in providing dental services, including preparing patients for treatment and sterilizing instruments. The candidate must have a valid certification as a Dental Assistant and at least one year of relevant experience. The pay range is $31 to $35 per hour.

Qualifications

• Valid certification to practice as a Dental Assistant issued by NYSED.
• Must have at least a four year High School diploma or its educational equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for exam/treatment.
• Sterilize instruments and maintain equipment.
• Take dental x-rays and maintain records.

Skills

1 year experience

English - Read/ Write/ Speak

Dental Assistant certification

Education

Four year High School diploma or equivalent

600 instructional hours at an approved school for Dental Assistants

Job description

Role: Dental Assistant I

Job Location: 234 E 149th Street, Lincoln Hospital, Bronx, NY 10451

Pay Range: $31/ hr - $35/ hr

Job Duties:

Assists in providing dental services including:

Preparing patients for exam/treatment.

Sterilizing instruments, maintaining equipment, mixing amalgams, cements, composites.

Taking dental x-rays, maintaining records.

Performing assigned lab procedures.

Skills:

1 year experience.

Education:

Valid certification to practice as a Dental Assistant issued by NYSED.

Minimum Qualifications:

A four year High School diploma or its educational equivalent, including or supplemented by a course of study consisting of at least 600 instructional hours at an approved school for Dental Assistants;

A four year High School diploma or its educational equivalent, including or supplemented by a course of study consisting of at least 300 instructional hours at an approved school for Dental Assistants plus six months full-time satisfactory experience as a Dental Assistant performing all of the following duties: taking, developing, and mounting dental radiographs, assisting dentist at chairside, sterilizing dental instrument using autoclave; or

A four year High School diploma or its educational equivalent plus one year of full-time satisfactory experience as a Dental Assistant performing the duties described in 2 above; or

A satisfactory combination of education and experience which is equivalent to 1, 2, or 3 above. However, all candidates must have at least a four year High School diploma or its educational equivalent.

Experience as a receptionist or clerk in a dentist's office is not acceptable towards meeting the qualification requirements.

Languages:

English - Read/ Write/ Speak

Certifications & Licenses:

Dental Assistant

Skills Required:

DENTAL ASSISTANT