Dental Assistant (JR233784)

Montefiore Hudson Valley Collaborative; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 39.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Montefiore Medical Center is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dentists in delivering patient care. Under supervision, you will handle instrument transfer, prepare the operatory, and manage dental x-rays and sterilization processes.

The role requires high school level education or GED, 1–3 years in a dental setting, and familiarity with Epic, EMR, SAP, Word, and Excel. Strong customer service and multitasking skills are preferred.

Qualifikationen

• High School or GED required.
• 1-3 years' experience in a dental setting required.
• Experience in customer service and multi-tasking strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of dental equipment and software: Epic, EMR, SAP, Word, and Excel.
• Must have knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• If English language learners are significant in the center, proficiency in that secondary language is preferred.

Aufgaben

• Hands dental instruments to the dentist during treatment of patients.
• Arrange operating area with necessary supplies and equipment.
• Maintain inventory list of supplies and instruments.
• Complete X-rays ordered by dentist.
• Maintain sanitary conditions of operatory and keep areas clean.
• Ensure sterility and quality control in autoclaving and preparing sterile solutions.
• Maintain equipment and keep maintenance logs.
• Present clean and professional attire.
• Collaborate with coworkers and assist with orientation for new associates.
• Retract patients' mouths and operate suction to maintain clear field.

Kenntnisse

Customer service

Multitasking

Communication

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or GED

Dental assistant certificate

Tools

Epic

EMR

SAP

Word

Excel

Jobbeschreibung

Introduction

To heal, to teach, to discover and to advance the health of the communities we serve.

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

Overview

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

Responsibilities

• 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 coworkers.
• Retracts patient's mouth and operates suction equipment to maintain mouth free of secretions.

Work Schedule will be as follows:

• Monday - 9:30-6pm
• Tuesday - 9:30-6pm
• Wednesday - 11-7:30pm
• Thursday - 9:30-6pm
• Friday - 9:30-6pm

Requirements

• 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 policies and procedures.
• Dental assistant certificate Preferred.