full-time 2 months ago
Dental Assistant - Provisional Appointment
NYC Health + Hospitals
50 Water Street, New York, NY 10004, New York
46,463 - 55,996/yr
About the Practice
N/A Team Members
Epic Software
Office Tour & Photos
Job Description
About NYC Health + Hospitals
Queens Hospital Center is making good on its promise to the people of southeastern and central Queens to maximize both patient convenience and positive clinical outcomes. Residents of Queens can count on the delivery of quality medical care right in their own borough. In 2002 the hospital opened a state-of-the-art, 261-bed facility that includes the Queens Cancer Center, the first comprehensive cancer treatment center in the borough.
At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.
Work Shifts
8:30 A.M – 4:30 P.M
Mon-Fri
35 Hours
Duties & Responsibilities
Purpose of Position:
Under direct supervision, assists dentists in providing dental services to patients in clinics and health care settings; performs related work.
Examples of Typical Tasks:
1. Prepares patients for examination and treatment.
2. Assists dentists by handing them required instruments for the treatment of patients.
3. Prepares instruments for sterilization, disinfects surface areas, and maintains clinic and clinic equipment in a hygienic condition, in accordance with infection control procedures.
4. Prepares examination room for procedures.
5. Takes and uploads dental digital imaging.
6. Mixes amalgams, cements, composites and related materials.
7. Performs laboratory procedures, such as pouring and packaging models from impressions for prosthetics.
8. Maintains records of patients, instruments and models.
9. Maintains clinic equipment to ensure that it is in working order.
10. Reports shortages in supplies and material and necessary equipment repairs.
11. Assists dentist in patient management; interacts with patients and the public.
12. Schedules patient appointments; enters and retrieves data and information into computerized systems.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
A four-year High School diploma or its educational equivalent, including or supplemented by successful completion of an accredited or approved Dental Assistant Program, which included or was supplemented by 600 hours of supervised internship experience assisting a dentist at chairside; or
A four-year High School diploma or its educational equivalent, including or supplemented by successful completion of an accredited or approved Dental Assistant Program, which included or was supplemented by 300 hours of supervised internship experience assisting a dentist at chairside; and six (6) months of satisfactory full-time experience as a Dental Assistant performing all of the following duties; taking and uploading dental digital imaging, assisting dentist at chairside, and preparing dental instruments for sterilization; or
A four-year High School diploma or its educational equivalent; and one (1) year of satisfactory experience as a Dental Assistant performing the duties described in "2" above: or
A satisfactory combination of education and experience which is equivalent to "1", "2", or "3" above. Each 100 hours of supervised internship experience assisting a dentist at chairside is equivalent to two (2) months of full-time experience. However, all candidates must have at least a four-year High School diploma or its educational equivalent.
Experience as a receptionist or clerk in a dentist's office is not acceptable towards meeting the qualification requirements.
Special Notes:
Position Description revised in accordance with Dental Assistant (NYC H+H) Exam No. 3068
Department Preferences
Department Preferences
Knowledge of EPIC / CADENCE
Microsoft Office
Knowledge of HIV/AIDS
Expereince working with PLWHA clients
Computer knowledge
Good written and oral communication
Benefits
NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
College Savings Program
Union Benefits for eligible titles
Multiple employee discounts programs
Commuter Benefits Programs
How To Apply
If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply for Job" button.
Queens Hospital Center is making good on its promise to the people of southeastern and central Queens to maximize both patient convenience and positive clinical outcomes. Residents of Queens can count on the delivery of quality medical care right in their own borough. In 2002 the hospital opened a state-of-the-art, 261-bed facility that includes the Queens Cancer Center, the first comprehensive cancer treatment center in the borough.
At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.
Work Shifts
8:30 A.M – 4:30 P.M
Mon-Fri
35 Hours
Duties & Responsibilities
Purpose of Position:
Under direct supervision, assists dentists in providing dental services to patients in clinics and health care settings; performs related work.
Examples of Typical Tasks:
1. Prepares patients for examination and treatment.
2. Assists dentists by handing them required instruments for the treatment of patients.
3. Prepares instruments for sterilization, disinfects surface areas, and maintains clinic and clinic equipment in a hygienic condition, in accordance with infection control procedures.
4. Prepares examination room for procedures.
5. Takes and uploads dental digital imaging.
6. Mixes amalgams, cements, composites and related materials.
7. Performs laboratory procedures, such as pouring and packaging models from impressions for prosthetics.
8. Maintains records of patients, instruments and models.
9. Maintains clinic equipment to ensure that it is in working order.
10. Reports shortages in supplies and material and necessary equipment repairs.
11. Assists dentist in patient management; interacts with patients and the public.
12. Schedules patient appointments; enters and retrieves data and information into computerized systems.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
A four-year High School diploma or its educational equivalent, including or supplemented by successful completion of an accredited or approved Dental Assistant Program, which included or was supplemented by 600 hours of supervised internship experience assisting a dentist at chairside; or
A four-year High School diploma or its educational equivalent, including or supplemented by successful completion of an accredited or approved Dental Assistant Program, which included or was supplemented by 300 hours of supervised internship experience assisting a dentist at chairside; and six (6) months of satisfactory full-time experience as a Dental Assistant performing all of the following duties; taking and uploading dental digital imaging, assisting dentist at chairside, and preparing dental instruments for sterilization; or
A four-year High School diploma or its educational equivalent; and one (1) year of satisfactory experience as a Dental Assistant performing the duties described in "2" above: or
A satisfactory combination of education and experience which is equivalent to "1", "2", or "3" above. Each 100 hours of supervised internship experience assisting a dentist at chairside is equivalent to two (2) months of full-time experience. However, all candidates must have at least a four-year High School diploma or its educational equivalent.
Experience as a receptionist or clerk in a dentist's office is not acceptable towards meeting the qualification requirements.
Special Notes:
Position Description revised in accordance with Dental Assistant (NYC H+H) Exam No. 3068
Department Preferences
Department Preferences
Knowledge of EPIC / CADENCE
Microsoft Office
Knowledge of HIV/AIDS
Expereince working with PLWHA clients
Computer knowledge
Good written and oral communication
Benefits
NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
College Savings Program
Union Benefits for eligible titles
Multiple employee discounts programs
Commuter Benefits Programs
How To Apply
If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply for Job" button.
About NYC Health + Hospitals
Comprised of various functional groups, Enterprise Information Technology Services (EITS) is responsible for all of H+H’s information systems and network infrastructure. EITS staff has strong problem-solving, mathematical, and analytical skills. With an aptitude for computer technology, EITS staff exhibits proficiency in spreadsheets, word processing, and presentation software. Business Applications is the team that supports the non-clinical systems utilized throughout H+H. For more opportunities at NYC Health + Hospitals, visit our careers page at http://www.employment.nychhc.org.
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