Clinic Dental Assistant

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  • New York, NY
  • 30+ days ago
  • $31 Per Hour

Highlights

Referral Rewards- Receive referral bonuses for eligible healthcare professionals you refer.($800 referrer / $200 referee). Helps dentists manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drug and oxygen supply, and emergency telephone directory.

Numbers & Facts

LocationNew York, NY

Description


Dental Assistant – Manhattan, NY.

Local Pay: $31.00/hour

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      

Join our team and make a meaningful impact by delivering exceptional care in a professional healthcare setting. We're looking for a dedicated and compassionate healthcare professional who is committed to providing high-quality patient care. 




Why You'll Love Working With Us 

  • Quick & Easy Application - Apply anytime, anywhere with our enHANce app. 

  • Referral Rewards- Receive referral bonuses for eligible healthcare professionals you refer.($800 referrer / $200 referee)

  • Personalized Support -  Work with a dedicated recruiter committed to your success. 

  • Exclusive Employee Benefits - Enjoy free continuing education (CEUs) exclusive marketplace discounts, hotel savings, pet insurance, and Employee Assistance Program.




Shift Details:

  • TBD during the interview

Dental Assistant Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Ensures a welcoming and well-prepared treatment room for patients by meticulously following prescribed procedures and protocols.

  • Prepares patients for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating, and draping patient.

  • Serves as a key communicator within the practice, providing valuable information and support to both patients and colleagues through responsive interactions. 

  • Provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to the treatment area; positioning instruments for dentist's access; suctioning; passing instruments. 

  • Provides materials by selecting, mixing, and placing materials on instruments and in the patient's mouth.

  • Provides diagnostic information by exposing and developing radiographic studies, pouring, trimming, and polishing study casts.

  • Maintains patient appearance and ability to masticate by fabricating temporary restorations; cleaning and polishing removable appliances.

  • Helps dentists manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drug and oxygen supply, and emergency telephone directory. 

  • Educates patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.

  • Documents dental care services by charting in patient records.

  • Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.

  • Demonstrates dedication to upholding a safe and hygienic work environment by strictly adhering to established procedures, rules, and regulations.

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

  • Conserves dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.

  • Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; and participating in professional societies.

  • Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

  • Other duties as assigned.




Minimum Qualifications:

  • Current, valid, and unrestricted NY license/certification in good standing, as required for the position.

  • Completion of an accredited Dental Assistant program. 

  • Six months of hands-on experience as a Dental Assistant.

  • CVCT Training. 

  • Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)

  • Copy of current, completed Primary Source Verification (PSV) from the appropriate licensing board or verification agency, if required.

  • Copy of all current required certifications and compliance documents.

Benefits:

  • Competitive Pay

  • Health, Dental, Vision, Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance (eligibility begins after 60 days)

  • 401(k) Retirement Plan

  • Travel Stipends for Qualified Candidates


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