Dental Assistant-Harlem Health Center-Mount Sinai Morningside-Full Time-Days

Mount Sinai Health System • New York, NY

390d

About The Position

The Dental Assistant at Mount Sinai Health Center plays a crucial role in assisting dentists during patient examinations and treatments. This full-time position involves preparing dental instruments, maintaining a sterile environment, and supporting various dental procedures, ensuring high-quality patient care in a collaborative healthcare setting.

Requirements

• High School diploma
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required
• Working knowledge of dental software Dentrix
• 1-2 years experience with sterilization of instruments as dental assistant or in central sterilization according to OSHA regulations
• Experience disinfecting treatment rooms and materials according to OSHA regulations
• Experience taking and developing digital radiographs of teeth and head and neck
• Experience with dental charting and dental terminology
• Experience in assisting in oral surgery procedures
• Knowledge of dental instruments and procedures
• Ability to anticipate doctor's needs and chairside assist doctor with complex procedures
• Knowledge of dental materials and how to prepare technique sensitive supplies
• Knowledge of CAD cam digital X-rays

Nice To Haves

• 1 year related experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Lays out dental instruments and supplies.
• Hands instruments to dentist during examination and treatment as instructed or required.
• Retracts patient's mouth; operates suction equipment to maintain mouth free of secretions and sponges mouth at intervals.
• Administers mouthwash; assists in tooth extraction or other surgical interventions in oral cavity.
• Sterilizes and cleans linens and instruments; prepares for use.
• Maintains records of dental examinations, conditions found, treatments and appointments.
• May assist in taking and developing dental X-rays.
• Mixes amalgam and other filling materials as requested by dentist.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive health insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid time off
• Professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 10,001+ employees