Dental Assistant - Brooklyn

Dental Assistant - Brooklyn

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 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 inclusion and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge.

Position Summary : We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Dental Assistant. In this role, the successful candidate provides supportive services to the dentist and / or dental hygienist who is performing the services and / or procedures in all areas of dentistry (General and Specialty Practice). The dental assistant will perform duties within the Dental School Health Program network as well as perform duties at FHC sites (as needed). The assistant will float between dental school health and FHC site locations based on operational needs. FHC scheduled hours for the assistant may fluctuate based on operational needs.

Job Responsibilities :

• Provides chairside assistance to the dental provider, utilizing proper four-handed dentistry techniques while observing universal precautions / protocols and sterile techniques.
• Inform Facilities Coordinator of any equipment issues / problems (School Based Dental Sites).
• Fill out and send list of supplies needed at the end of each day (School Based Dental Sites).
• Maintain professional interactions and relationships with school administration and staff (School Based Dental Sites).
• Maintain all compliance logs required (School Based Dental Sites).
• Compliance with organizations policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates 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.
• Pours and trims patient study model impressions taken by the dentist and completes laboratory forms accurately (FHC sites).
• Documents patient records as dictated by dentist. Assists the dentist in filling out charts accurately and processing the patients forms and records either manually or utilizing the Electronic Dental Record system.
• Sterilizes and / or disinfects equipment, instruments and hand pieces following guidelines of the Dental Department Infection Control Manual and manufacturer instruction for use.
• Cleans instruments and prepares them for sterilization / transportation as per policy.
• Prepares the patient for treatment by seating the patient, obtaining records, and apply protective garb and assures patients comfort while waiting for the dentist.
• Sets-up and breakdowns dental operatory following all infection control guidelines. Maintains the dental operatory in an organized and clean fashion. Assures that appropriate instruments and supplies are available for patient care.
• Takes, exposes, develops and mounts radiographs in accordance with guidelines.
• Prepares instruments, materials and medicaments to be used by the provider as needed / requested.
• Assumes the standards of care related to infection control; ensure NYU IPC, OSHA guidelines, Joint Commission guidelines & safety are upheld at the station they are assigned.

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

Preferred Qualifications : Experience using Microsoft Outlook, Electronic Dental Record System Bilingual proficiency in Spanish or Chinese is preferred.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization. Family Health Centers at NYU Langone 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. At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being : physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family. Family Health Centers at NYU Langone is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration.

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.