Dental Assistant

Smile New York Outreach • New York, NY

3h • Hybrid

About The Position

Smile New York Outreach, a school-based mobile dental practice, is seeking a Dental Assistant in the Bronx, Manhattan and neighboring areas to help provide dental care to underserved children at their school. Our innovative in school dental program offers something different than a traditional dental practice. With a workday that ends with the school day and no nights or weekends, our program is perfect for people looking for a diverse and different working environment, working parents and anyone who wants to make a difference in the dental field. Smile New York Outreach visits kids throughout New York City and Westchester County in the familiar surroundings of their schools, bringing much needed dental care to kids who may not otherwise have access. Using the latest technology in portable equipment, a team of dedicated dental professionals provide preventive and restorative dental care to children right at school. Our flexibility and expertise allow us to transform classrooms, auditoriums, gyms or other suitable areas into fully functional dental offices for the day.

Requirements

• Dental Assistant Certification (preferred, but not required)
• CPR certification card
• Working experience as a Dental Assistant
• Working experience with Digital X-ray's
• Experience with patient charting (paper forms, charting tooth surfaces)
• Valid ID, and a willingness to travel to schools within the boroughs
• Works well with children
• Team player and able to work on a small team
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Responsibilities

• Dental Assisting Services during mobile dental clinics
• Digital X-ray Imaging
• Patient Records Charting
• Equipment Set-up, Breakdown, and Sterilization Assistance
• Travel Daily to and from school sites

Benefits

• health
• dental
• vision
• flexible scheduling

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees