Dental Assistant - Full Time – Days – Columbia

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital•New York, NY

1d•$26 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Feel the Pride of Creating Amazing Smiles Join the Dental team where and feel the excitement of fast-advancing patient care. Explore these opportunities to make a difference. Dental Assistant – Days – Columbia The Dental Assistant will support general dentists and specialty dentist’s chair side, greet and escort patients, take radiographs as instructed by the provider, set up and break down operatory, clean operatory areas after each patient, and will stock all materials needed in the clinic on a daily basis. In addition, the individual will be responsible for sterilization and maintaining equipment and materials in accordance with OSHA, federal and state guidelines. Provide a positive and respectful environment for patients and colleagues and a close knit, team oriented environment. It’s the kind of work that improves countless lives – including your own. The hours for this position are 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM with no weekends or holidays.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited Dental Assistant Program
High school diploma or GED

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of oral health for children
Ability to work with children with special needs
Graduate from an accredited Dental Hygiene School
Bilingual – Spanish
Registered with the State of NY as Certified Dental Assistant

Responsibilities

support general dentists and specialty dentist’s chair side
greet and escort patients
take radiographs as instructed by the provider
set up and break down operatory
clean operatory areas after each patient
stock all materials needed in the clinic on a daily basis
responsible for sterilization and maintaining equipment and materials in accordance with OSHA, federal and state guidelines
Provide a positive and respectful environment for patients and colleagues and a close knit, team oriented environment