Dental Assistant MSHP - AWS

Montefiore Health System•New York, NY

25d•Onsite

About The Position

Under close supervision, the Dental Assistant assists Dentists in performing dental procedures on patients. Key responsibilities include taking and developing x-rays, setting up the operatory with necessary materials and equipment for daily procedures, maintaining detailed logs/inventories, ensuring strict infection control standards, and escorting patients. This position operates from September through June while school is in session, with prorated compensation to match the academic calendar.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Dental Assistant Certificate
Occupational Health Services (OHS) Fit Test and OHS Annual Assessment
1 to 3 years of experience in a dental setting
Proficiency in operating dental x-ray equipment, mixing units for amalgam, autoclaves, and all standard dental clinic tools
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
Ability to travel throughout the Bronx, NY, and work within NYC DOE public schools
Ability to float to cover other school-based health center absences

Responsibilities

Appropriately and proficiently hand dental instruments to the dentist during patient treatment.
Arrange the operating area with all necessary supplies, materials, and equipment tailored to specific daily procedures.
Proficiently complete dental x-rays as ordered by the dentist.
Retract the patient’s mouth and operate suction equipment to maintain the mouth free of secretions.
Maintain sanitary conditions of all operatory spaces, including designated clean and soiled areas, and perform sweeps of dental areas.
Ensure appropriate sterility and quality control are maintained during autoclaving and when preparing sterile solutions by maintaining logs, checking reports, and changing solutions regularly.
Maintain dental equipment in clean, working order, retain copies of preventive maintenance and quality control, and promptly report when repairs are needed.
Maintain inventory lists of supplies and instruments, and place orders via the School Health system using logs.
Follow up with patient appointments as directed, including confirming appointments and calling no-shows.
Assist in escorting patients to the clinic when needed.
Assist in training new dental associates, as well as helping with orientation and procedures to support and nurture coworkers.
Assist in setting up new dental clinics and participate in projects that support the school health and dental teams, including patient identification.
Fill in for absent dental assistants to provide necessary coverage and ensure seamless clinic operations.
Attend all scheduled meetings and maintain punctuality.
Present a clean, neat, and professional work appearance in proper uniform as per policy.
Treat all co-workers with respect and work with them in a spirit of cooperation.