Dental Assistant

Position Summary:

Provide four-handed chairside assistance and oral surgical assistance to dental residents and students. Prepare surgical operatory, set-up for procedures under IV sedation, and assist with patient monitoring during surgical procedures. Ensure safe use, disposal, and storage of chemicals or hazardous materials. Take digital intra-oral and extra oral radiographic imaging (e.g. bitewing, periapical, occlusal and panoramic views in digital/plate/sensor formats). Review radiographs, within guidelines. Process and route imaging related materials. Greet, screen and direct patients. Confirm patient is authorized for a radiographic examination. Dispense supplies, equipment, and instruments, maintain cleanliness of work area and perform routine maintenance and disinfection of sedation equipment, suction equipment, suction lines and other equipment; maintain quality/safety standards; ensure adherence to infection control protocol

Qualifications:

Required Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent

Preferred Education:

Associate's Degree Dental Hygiene

Required Experience:

2+ years of related experience. Graduate of a Dental Assistant Training Program and 1-2 years of related experience including oral surgery experience with IV sedation/general anesthesia.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

Knowledge of chairside assisting for oral surgical procedures. Knowledge of oral surgical instrumentation. Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to operate standard office equipment.

Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

Certification as a Dental Assistant. Knowledge of a foreign language (e.g., Spanish, Korean, Chinese).

Additional Information:

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the hourly rate for this position is USD $38.100. This rate is based on bargaining unit contracts. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items.

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