Dental Assistant

New York University•New York, NY

13d•$38•Onsite

About The Position

Provide four-handed chairside assistance and oral surgical assistance to dental residents and students. Prepare surgical operatory, set-up for procedures under IV sedation, and assist with patient monitoring during surgical procedures. Ensure safe use, disposal, and storage of chemicals or hazardous materials. Take digital intra-oral and extra oral radiographic imaging (e.g. bitewing, periapical, occlusal and panoramic views in digital/plate/sensor formats). Review radiographs, within guidelines. Process and route imaging related materials. Greet, screen and direct patients. Confirm patient is authorized for a radiographic examination. Dispense supplies, equipment, and instruments, maintain cleanliness of work area and perform routine maintenance and disinfection of sedation equipment, suction equipment, suction lines and other equipment; maintain quality/safety standards; ensure adherence to infection control protocol.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
2+ years of related experience.
Graduate of a Dental Assistant Training Program
1-2 years of related experience including oral surgery experience with IV sedation/general anesthesia.
Knowledge of chairside assisting for oral surgical procedures.
Knowledge of oral surgical instrumentation.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Ability to operate standard office equipment.

Nice To Haves

Associate's Degree Dental Hygiene
Certification as a Dental Assistant.
Knowledge of a foreign language (e.g., Spanish, Korean, Chinese).

Responsibilities

Provide four-handed chairside assistance and oral surgical assistance to dental residents and students.
Prepare surgical operatory and set-up for procedures under IV sedation.
Assist with patient monitoring during surgical procedures.
Ensure safe use, disposal, and storage of chemicals or hazardous materials.
Take digital intra-oral and extra oral radiographic imaging.
Review radiographs within guidelines.
Process and route imaging related materials.
Greet, screen and direct patients.
Confirm patient is authorized for a radiographic examination.
Dispense supplies, equipment, and instruments.
Maintain cleanliness of work area.
Perform routine maintenance and disinfection of sedation equipment, suction equipment, suction lines and other equipment.
Maintain quality/safety standards.
Ensure adherence to infection control protocol.