Senior Dental Assistant

Stony Brook University; Stony Brook (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university is seeking a Senior Dental Assistant to supervise and train dental assistants while providing direct patient care. The role involves preparing treatment areas, assisting during procedures, and performing clerical duties. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and benefits, emphasizing a commitment to diversity and inclusivity.

Qualifications

• Experience as a dental assistant in an academic setting.
• Operating room Dental Assistant experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and trains Dental Assistants.
• Assists dentist during treatment services.
• Performs office support and clerical work.

Skills

Supervision

Patient Care

Infection Control

Education

Certification as a Dental Assistant

Job description

Required Qualifications: As per Civil Service standards and specifications. Must have taken and passed the specific job-related Civil Service exam and be reachable on the appropriate Civil Service list. The Civil Service list for this position might provide insufficient acceptors; therefore, a provisional appointment may be made. Any provisional appointee will be required to take, pass, and be reachable on the next Civil Service examination to be permanently appointed.

Preferred Qualifications: Additional years of experience as a dental assistant in an academic setting, including training dental assistant students to become professional dental assistants. At least one year of operating room Dental Assistant experience.

*Incumbents of positions that perform sterilization duties may be required to possess current certification by a nationally accredited central sterile technician credentialing organization as a Certified Registered Central Service Technician, or a substantially equivalent credential.

Duties:

1. Supervises, trains, and evaluates Dental Assistants and assists in the training of dental students.
2. Notes treatments to be performed during appointment and prepares work areas by laying out dental instruments, materials, and equipment in a proper array.
3. Prepares the patient for treatment by seating the patient, obtaining records, and applying protective garb.
4. During the performance of treatment services by the dentist, assists the dentist directly chair-side with the anticipation of procedural needs, including the preparation and passing of appropriate instruments and materials.
5. As required by the progress of events in treatment and as instructed by the dentist, personally performs retractions of the patient's tongue and cheek, and manipulates syringes, irrigation, and suction equipment to keep the patient's mouth free of saliva and blood.
6. Continually observes patients' general condition during treatment, including oral surgery, to detect evidence of distress or shock and reports observations to the dentist.
7. Takes dental x-rays in accordance with Public Health Law.
8. Performs solely mechanical work upon inert matter in a dental office, such as trimming or mounting impressions taken by the dentist.
9. Performs the duties described for Dental Assistant.

Administrative:

1. Performs office support and clerical work to meet the requirements of the dental facility.
2. Schedules, posts, and tracks appointments, clinic dates, and treatments using appropriate computer software.
3. Posts and files records, such as records of appointments and clinical records of patients' conditions and treatments administered, in accordance with requirements of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.
4. Answers questions from and provides information to various parties regarding facility activities and procedures.
5. Prepares or assists others in the preparation of routine dental reports.

Procedures and Practices:

1. Performs light housekeeping tasks following current infection control and OSHA guidelines.
2. Decontaminates, scrubs, packages, and sterilizes all instruments.
3. Inventories packages and cartons of dental supplies and materials and reorders supplies as directed by the dentist to maintain sufficient inventory for facility operations.
4. Disposes of used materials and supplies in accordance with medical-waste disposal regulations and protocols, and processes contaminated non-disposable items as directed by the dentist.
5. Cleans, dusts, and polishes fixtures, furniture, and equipment in the dental facility.

Other duties or projects as assigned as appropriate to rank and departmental mission.

Special Notes: This is a full-time position, 37.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. FLSA Nonexempt position, eligible for overtime provisions. Internal and external search to occur simultaneously. Mandatory rehire roster candidates have preference. SG 10 Hiring Rate $45,081. This position includes location pay of $4,000 per year and Geographic Pay of $6,000 per year.

The selected candidate must successfully clear a background investigation.

Resume/CV and cover letter should be included with the online application.

For this position, we are unable to sponsor candidates for work visas.

Patient Contact: Prior to start date, the selected candidate must meet the following requirements: Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook University's Employee Health Services. The hiring department will be responsible for any fee incurred for examination. Clear a background investigation, submit three written references, and provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s). Failure to comply may result in delayed start and/or revocation of employment offer.

Essential Position: This position is designated as essential based on job duties and functions. Such positions are required to report to work or remain at work even if classes are canceled or campus operations are limited during emergencies.

Stony Brook University values diversity and inclusivity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other protected classes.

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Job Number:

2501322

Official Job Title:

Senior Dental Assistant

Job Field:

Allied Health

Primary Location:

Department/Hiring Area: Dental Care Center

Schedule:

Full-time

Shift:

Day Shift, Monday through Friday, 9:00 am - 5:30 pm