Dental Assistant Main Site Brooklyn

NYU Langone Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 47,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant to join their Brooklyn site. In this role, you will provide essential chairside support to dentists across various dental specialties, ensuring patient comfort and adhering to strict infection control protocols. Your contributions will support a comprehensive health network committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. This position offers a chance to be part of a respected institution that values your skills and dedication, making a significant impact on the community's health and well-being. If you are passionate about dental care and patient support, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in chairside dental assisting required.
• High School Diploma is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assistance and maintain infection control standards.
• Document patient records and assist in filling out charts accurately.
• Prepare and sterilize dental instruments.

Skills

Dental Assisting

Infection Control Standards

Radiography

Patient Comfort

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Dental Instruments

Sterilization Equipment

Job description

Family Health Centers at NYU Langone, a designated Level 3 Medical Home, is the largest federally qualified health center network in New York State, and the second largest in the nation. It includes eight primary care sites, 40 school-based health centers and dental clinics, four day care centers, the nation's largest dental residency program, and New York State's largest behavioral health program. The network also includes 12 community medicine sites providing care to disenfranchised New Yorkers, comprehensive HIV services, chemical dependency programs, and a family support center that offers educational, vocational, and other social support programs. At NYU Langone Health, equity, diversity, and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace diversity, inclusion, and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge. Learn more about Family Health Centers at NYU Langone, and interact with us on LinkedIn , Glassdoor , Indeed , Facebook , Twitter , YouTube and Instagram .

Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Dental Assistant - Main Site, Brooklyn.

In this role, the successful candidate assists the dentist on all modalities of dentistry including operatory, oral surgery, endodontics, periodontics, orthodontics, and pediatric dentistry. The assistant also assumes the standards of care related to infection control; all OSHA guidelines and safety are upheld at the station they are assigned. The assistant exposes, develops, and mounts radiographs, properly sets trays, and prepares the room before accepting or discharging a patient. They are expected to assure a patient's comfort while waiting for the dentist. The assistant is responsible for sterilizing hand pieces, transporting instruments for sterilization, identifying any inoperable equipment, performing light lab work, documenting patient records as the dentist dictates information, and complying with all standards, policies, and procedures of the department.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide chairside assistance to the dentist utilizing proper four-handed dentistry procedures and observing universal precautions/protocols and sterile techniques.
• Comply with hospital health center and departmental policies and procedures.
• Assume the standards of care related to infection control; all OSHA guidelines and safety are upheld at the station they are assigned.
• Take, expose, develop, and mount radiographs properly when applicable.
• Maintain the dental operatory in an organized and clean fashion; assure that appropriate instruments and supplies are available.
• Assure patients' comfort while waiting for the dentist.
• Clean instruments and prepare them for sterilization.
• Sterilize and/or disinfect instruments and hand pieces following guidelines of the Dental Department Infection Control Manual.
• Document patient records as dictated by the dentist; assist the dentist in filling out charts accurately and processing the patients' forms and records.
• Pours and trims patient study models in the dental laboratory; complete laboratory forms accurately.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based on physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and age-related criteria pertinent to the patients served in his/her assigned area.

Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify, you must have a High School Diploma and 1 year of experience in chairside dental assisting.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Family Health Centers at NYU Langone's network provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.

NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. We require applications to be completed online.

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NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York State Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $47,102.40 - $52,070.94 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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