DENTAL ASSISTANT (JR227093)

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in New York is seeking a Dental Assistant to work directly with Dentists, assist with patient care, and perform a variety of clinical duties. Candidates should have a high school diploma, one year of experience, and be BLS certified. Bilingual Spanish is preferred. This role requires the ability to support multiple clinics and provide weekend coverage as needed.

Qualifications

• One year of Dental Assistant experience required.
• BLS required.
• Ability to provide rotating weekend coverage.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to other clinics if needed.
• Assist Dentists in the performance of procedures.
• Take and develop dental x-rays.

Skills

Support to other clinics

Assisting Dentists

Bilingual Spanish

Education

High school diploma or GED

Formal Dental Assistant training or certification

Job description

Introduction

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Overview

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To learn more about the “Montefiore Difference” – who we are at Montefiore and all that we have to offer our associates, please click here.

The Dental Assistant works directly with the Dentist and assists with patient care and throughput. Performs duties and responsibilities that directly and indirectly involve patient care. Other clinical and patient care duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Will be expected to provide support to other clinics if needed.
• Will assist Dentists in the performance of procedures on patients.
• Takes and develops dental x-rays, follows Montefiore’s infection control and documentation guidelines.
• Must be able to support at nearby Montefiore dental clinics as needed.
• Will participate in sterilization protocols and responsibilities and other duties as assigned.
• Ability to provide rotating weekend coverage based on operational need is a MUST.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year of Dental Assistant experience required.
• BLS required.
• Formal Dental Assistant training or certification preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish preferred.