Dental Assistant

New York University • New York, NY

2d • $38

About The Position

Provide four-handed chairside assistance to dental residents and students treating special needs patients in multiple dental disciplines. 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.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1+ years of related experience.
• Graduate of a Dental Assistant Training Program and experience working with special needs patients OR 1-2 years of related experience including experience working with patients under IV sedation/general anesthesia.
• Knowledge of chairside assisting for oral surgical procedures.
• Knowledge of oral surgical instrumentation.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Certification as a Dental Assistant.
• Certification as a Dental Assistant (CDA or RDA)
• Knowledge of a foreign language (e.g., Spanish, Korean, Chinese).
• 2+ years Experience working with patients with disabilities and/or surgical experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide four-handed chairside assistance to dental residents and students treating special needs patients in multiple dental disciplines.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED