Dental Assistant - Part-time

Evergreen Health

At Evergreen, we value collaborative, down-to-earth individuals and encourage self-expression. We recognize that our diverse workforce allows us to provide culturally competent care to everyone in our community.

The Dental Assistant, part-time provides support to dentists, dental hygienists, and other staff of Evergreen Dental Practice, performing a variety of patient care, office, x-ray and laboratory duties, often working chair-side as dentists examine and treat patients. They make patients as comfortable as possible in the dental chair, prepare them for treatment, and obtain their dental records. They collaborate with and support team members to ensure a patient focused approach to care. The Part-time Dental Assistant reports to the Practice Manager, who in tandem with the Dentist, shall determine the specific responsibilities of this position. These responsibilities may be revised, as necessary, with proper notification and training provided, where appropriate.

As part of the essential functions of this role, the Dental Assistant, part-time :

Provides support to dentists, hygienists, and staff as needed

Supports dental care delivery by preparing treatment room, patient, instruments and materials following prescribed procedures and protocols

Prepares patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating, and draping patient. Provides information to patients and employees by answering questions and requests

Provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment areas; Positioning instruments for dentist’s access; Suctioning and passing instruments

Prepares impression materials and cements by mixing and delivering to dentist for placement; Pouring, trimming, and polishing impression models for diagnostic purposes

Coordinates and tracks the pick-up and delivery of dental labs and prostheses

Educates patients, giving oral hygiene, plaque control and postoperative instructions

Documents dental care services by charting in patient records. Assists dentist and dental hygienist with managing dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency oxygen supply and emergency telephone directory

Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential

Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations

Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols

Maintains dental supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of protocols

Takes appropriate x-rays for dentist analysis

Collaborates and supports the team members to ensure a patient-focused approach to care

Qualified Candidate will be a licensed CDA (Certified Dental Assistant) in New York and will have current BSL and CPR certifications. The candidate will have comprehensive understanding of dental technology, dental health maintenance, and infection control, as well as strong knowledge of aseptic and sterilization techniques. Candidate will be proficient in dental practice management software (Dentrix); awareness of and sensitivity to the issues and health disparities faced by underserved populations is essential

Job Type : Part-time, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 8 : 00am-4 : 00pm; 24 hours / week

Required Education and Experience :

High school graduate or equivalent

Minimum one (1) year of experience as a Dental Assistant, with knowledge of general principles of dentistry and dental terminology

Must have completed a Dental Assistant Certification program

Current BLS / CPR certifications

What Evergreen Health Offers You :

Multiple comprehensive medical health insurance plans for you to choose from

Dental and Vision coverage at no cost to you

Paid Time Off package that equals 4 weeks of time in your first year

403b with a generous company match

Paid parking or monthly metro pass