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Dental Assistant - Contract

Northwell

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Village of New Hyde Park, New York

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The dental assistant coordinates daily activities, maintains clinical equipment and supplies, and provides chair-side assistance during patient examinations and treatments. They are also responsible for sterilizing instruments, managing inventory, and performing dental laboratory procedures.

Qualifications

This role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and 1-3 years of relevant experience in dental assisting. Key responsibilities include preparing operatories, assisting dentists during procedures, performing laboratory tasks, developing x-rays, and managing inventory and equipment. Strong organizational and patient care skills are essential for success in this position.

Job Description

Coordinates the daily activities of the dental associates. Maintains equipment, supplies, operatory area(s), and delivery of quality dental services

Responsibilities:

·        Prepares operatory prior to examination/treatment by setting up instruments consistent with procedure to be performed

·        Assists dentist at chair-side during examination and treatment of patients with suctioning, reflecting tissues, passing instruments, and the preparation and handling of dental materials and medicaments

·        Performs dental laboratory procedures including, model pouring and trimming and fabricating mouth guards

·        Develops and maintains dental x-rays during patient procedures

·        Cleans, bags, and sterilizes instruments used and is responsible for tray set-ups

·        Assists in ordering, stocking, and dispensing inventory items, and maintaining the inventory control system

·        Maintains equipment, supplies, and overall clinical facility as outlined in departmental policies and procedures

·        May participate in training of department's dental assisting students, as directed by management

·        Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.

Qualifications:

·        High School Diploma or equivalent required

·        1-3 years of relevant experience, required

*Additional Salary Detail The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).  
 

Northwell

Northwell Health is New York State’s largest health care provider and private employer, with 28 hospitals, about 1,000+ outpatient facilities and more than 16,000 affiliated physicians. At Northwell, we focus on cultivating an environment that inspires growth, empowers leadership, and encourages breakthroughs, not just in the communities we serve but in the careers of those who make an impact in the lives of so many. We are committed to our mission and our core values – including being Truly Inclusive. We value everyone’s perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. This is demonstrated in the work we do together, and how we care for each other, our patients, their families and the communities we serve. We care for over two million people annually in the New York metro area and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Our 100,000+ employees – 19,000+ nurses and 5,000+ employed doctors, including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners – are working to change health care for the better.  We’re making breakthroughs in medicine at The Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research. We're training the next generation of medical professionals at the visionary Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell and the Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies. For information on our more than 100 medical specialties, visit Northwell.edu and follow us @NorthwellHealth on Facebook, X, Instagram and LinkedIn. Interested in a career at Northwell Health? Visit Jobs.Northwell.edu and explore our many opportunities.
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