Dental Assistant (Dental Office Assistant)

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Dental Assistant (Dental Office Assistant)

Department : Dental Center

Reports To : Dental Assistant Supervisor

Status : Local 153 - Non-Exempt

Dental Center is opened Monday through Saturday

Additional Pay : Plus $2,000 annually based on Spanish fluency.

The 32BJ Dental Center is growing, and we’re excited to announce the expansion of our Dental Center. We’re currently seeking a people-focused Dental Assistant to join our team. We offer :

• Competitive Salary coupled with a great work / life balance.
• Spanish Fluency Addition : $2,000 annually added to your pay
• Prime Location - Flatiron District in Manhattan
• Full-time Schedule consisting of a 35-hour work week.
• Comprehensive Health Package including medical, dental & vision coverage with no employee contribution to the premium.
• Pension Benefit that includes monthly employer contributions.
• Retirement Benefit that includes 401K employer contributions.
• Professional Coverage / Reimbursement includes Continuing Education (CE) reimbursement, malpractice coverage, and uniform allowance.
• Paid Time Off including vacation, personal, CE & sick days.
• Federal Paid Holidays – Up to 11 days off with pay.
• And more...

Summary : The primary responsibilities include but are not limited to : chair-side assisting of Dentists and Dental Hygienists during treatment and assessments, preparation of the dental operatory and instruments used in the practice of dentistry and dental hygiene, sterilizing, cleaning, maintaining dental equipment, and documenting (data entry) in the electronic dental record. Additional functions will include and not be limited to : administrative tasks related to patient care and standard operations. The Dental Assistant is aware of the philosophy, standards, objectives and policies of the Dental Center and the Funds.

Responsibilities :

Qualifications : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements : Certificate of completion from an accredited Dental Assistant School, detail oriented, ability to prioritize work load, good communication, interpersonal skills, team player, outstanding work ethic and employment record (including attendance and punctuality), computer skills, type 40 wpm.

Language Skills : Speak, read, write, and understand English

Reasoning Ability : High

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations : Certificate of completion from Accredited Dental Assistant School.

Physical Demands : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.