Dental Assistant

Cornerstone Family Healthcare • Newburgh, NY

5d

About The Position

To provide chair side assistance to dental providers during examination and dental procedures.

Requirements

• Dental Assistant Certificate or 2-4 years of experience working as a Dental Assistant
• Current BLS certification

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual Spanish strongly preferred.
• Flexible with schedule and available to work 4- or 5-day work weeks in addition to evenings and two Saturdays per month.

Responsibilities

• Provide chair side assistance to the dental providers during examination and treatment of patients.
• Prepare patients and operatory for dental treatment including but not limited to preparing and arranging the dental instruments, restorative cement, materials and medications on the chair side tray.
• Sterilize instruments and equipment by using autoclave or chemical disinfectants as per CORNERSTONE infection control policies and OSHA guidelines.
• Take, develop, mount and file x-rays.
• Provide post-operative instructions and follow-up appointments for patients.
• Perform laboratory procedures by fabricating models from impressions taken by the dentist.
• Perform routine maintenance of equipment such as proper sterilization and lubrication of hand pieces, dental chairs, etc. as per CORNERSTONE infection control policies and OSHA guidelines.
• Monitor patient’s prosthesis by logging cases leaving CORNERSTONE and returning from Dental Lab.
• Provide appointments for patients when prosthesis returns.
• Maintain orderly, well stocked and clean treatment rooms and lab.
• Assists the front office with patient registration, filing and pulling charts and making confirmation appointment calls as directed by the Dental Office Coordinator.
• Provide intake procedures, such as to obtain patient’s past and present medical histories, vital signs and record correct information in patient’s dental record.
• Attend and participate in monthly department, All Staff and other required meetings.
• Be familiar with and adhere to all clinical, administrative, and general policies and procedures as outlined in the CORNERSTONE Policy and Procedure Manual and Employee Handbook.
• Maintain confidentiality of all aspects of CORNERSTONE including, but not limited to, patient confidentiality, financials, and employee relations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees