Dental Assistant - Main Site, Brooklyn

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

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant for its Brooklyn site. This role involves providing essential chairside assistance in various dental procedures, ensuring adherence to infection control standards, and maintaining a clean and organized environment. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of dental assisting experience and strong communication skills. Join a supportive workplace that values diversity and inclusion, where you can make a meaningful impact on patient care and contribute to a team committed to excellence. This is an exciting opportunity for those looking to grow in the dental field.

Qualifications

• 1 year of chairside dental assisting experience required.
• Effective communication with all organizational levels is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist with various dental procedures and maintain patient comfort.
• Ensure compliance with infection control standards and sterilization protocols.
• Document patient records accurately and maintain an organized dental operatory.

Skills

Chairside Dental Assisting

Infection Control Standards

Radiograph Development

Patient Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Dental Instruments

Sterilization Equipment

Job description

Family Health Centers at NYU Langone

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 social support programs. At NYU Langone Health, equity, diversity, and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our 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 for a Dental Assistant - Main Site, Brooklyn. The Dental Assistant assists the dentist in all modalities of dentistry including operative, oral surgery, endodontics, periodontics, orthodontics, and pediatric dentistry. The role involves practicing four-handed dentistry, adhering to infection control standards, OSHA guidelines, and safety protocols. Responsibilities include exposing, developing, and mounting radiographs; setting up trays; preparing rooms; ensuring patient comfort; sterilizing handpieces; transporting instruments for sterilization; identifying inoperable equipment; performing light lab work; documenting patient records; and complying with departmental standards and policies.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assistance to the dentist using proper procedures and sterile techniques.
• Ensure compliance with hospital, health center, and departmental policies.
• Maintain infection control standards and uphold OSHA guidelines and safety protocols.
• Expose, develop, and mount radiographs when applicable.
• Maintain an organized and clean dental operatory, ensuring availability of instruments and supplies.
• Ensure patient comfort while waiting for the dentist.
• Clean and prepare instruments for sterilization, and sterilize/disinfect following infection control guidelines.
• Document patient records accurately as dictated by the dentist, assist in charting and processing forms.
• Pour and trim patient study models; complete laboratory forms accurately.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills to provide care based on patient-specific criteria.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma and 1 year of chairside dental assisting experience. Qualified candidates must communicate effectively with all organizational levels.

Family Health Centers at NYU Langone offers a supportive work environment where staff can feel proud and fulfilled. NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply without regard to race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, disability, veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship, or genetic information. Applications must be completed online.

For more information, view our EEO policies and the Federal "EEO is the Law" poster. Salary range for this role is $47,102.40 - $52,070.94 annually, depending on experience and other factors. This range does not include bonuses or additional compensation. To view the Pay Transparency Notice, click here.