Dental Assistant

Montefiore Health System•New York, NY

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Under close supervision, the Dental Assistant assists Dentists in the performance of dental procedures on patients.

High School/ GED Required
1-3 years experience in a dental setting Required
Knowledge in Microsoft Word and Excel required.
Must have ability to use data entry and retrieval systems.
Must have ability to use electronic communication and patient information systems.
OHS Annual Assessment Required

Experience in customer service and multi-tasking strongly Preferred
Dental x-ray equipment; mixing unit for amalgam; autoclave; ; all dental equipment; computer system and terminal including Epic, EMR, SAP, Word, and Excel; and telephone.
If health center has a significant (more than 35%) English Language learner population e.g. Spanish then proficiency in that secondary language is preferred.
Must have ability to function independently in accordance with polices and procedures.
Dental assistant certificate. Preferred

Appropriately hands dental instruments to dentist during treatment of patients
Arranges operating area with all necessary supplies and equipment
Maintains inventory list of supplies and instruments
Completes X-rays ordered by dentist
Maintains sanitary conditions of all operatory and clean and soiled areas
Ensures appropriate sterility and quality control are maintained in autoclaving and preparing sterile solutions
Maintains equipment in clean working order and retains copies of preventive maintenance and quality control
Neat, clean, proper attire, professional uniform as per policy.
Treat all co-workers with respect and work with them in a spirit of cooperation.
Assist with orientation/procedures for new dental associates.
Retracts patients mouth and operates suction equipment to maintain mouth free of secretions.