Senior Dental Assistant

Northwell • Village of Great Neck, NY

40d

About The Position

Coordinates the daily activities and performance of the dental assistants and the administrative support of residents to maintain delivery of quality dental services.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree required, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience, required.

Responsibilities

• Guides the preparation of the operatory prior to seating patient.
• Guides the set up of instruments consistent with the procedure to be performed.
• Assists the dentist by suctioning, reflecting tissues, passing instruments, and handling and preparing dental materials and medicaments.
• Develops and files dental x-rays and maintains developing equipment and supplies.
• Cleans, bags and sterilizes instruments used and is responsible for tray set-ups.
• Performs dental laboratory procedures in a manner consistent with the department's procedures and protocol.
• Pours and trims models.
• Maintains inventory, and files and stores laboratory work.
• Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees