NYC Health Hospitals
NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health is one of the largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in the country, providing coordinated world-class primary and specialty care with dignity and respect for all New Yorkers, without exception. At Gotham Health, we practice a person-centered caring culture that values delivering compassionate, quality healthcare in partnership with our patients, community organizations, and staff. Gotham Health is focused on high-quality, affordable care to everyone regardless of ability to pay. Gotham Health serves the community through a two-pronged approach: providing treatment to those who need it while at the same time emphasizing prevention. We strive to deliver services in a way that maximizes each patient's opportunity to achieve successful health outcomes, we believe in every person's right to participate in their care plans, we facilitate partnerships with other community resources to meet the needs of our patients beyond healthcare, and we celebrate and recognize the compassionate care of our committed staff. Join our team if you want to be part of our Gotham Health Family, a person-centered, fully integrated, and innovative ambulatory care network.
Work Shifts
Monday - Friday 7:00 A.M - 8:30 P.M
Saturday availability required
Duties & Responsibilities
Purpose of Position :
Under general supervision of Director of the Dental Services or his or her appropriate designee, plans, coordinates, reviews, guides, trains and supervises the activities of a large group of Dental Assistants engaged in the activity of providing dental patient care services; Performs related work.
Examples of Typical Tasks : 1. Plans, coordinates, supervises and reviews the work of Dental Assistants assigned to the work unit. 2. Coordinates, prepares and maintains work and shift schedules for the Dental Assistants. 3. Reviews work methods and procedures utilized by Dental Assistants. 4. Participates in the development and evaluation of training programs and instructs personnel in appropriate methods and techniques. 5. Assists in the interviewing and selection of Dental Assistants and provides orientation and on-the-job training for employees. 6. Performs Dental Assistant duties to assure optimal operation of the section. 7. Orders and maintains inventory control and establishes adequate levels of expendable and non-expendable supplies and equipment. Distributes necessary supplies to each Dental Assistant within assigned areas. 8. Establishes preventative maintenance schedules for all equipment and instruments in patient care areas and arranges for necessary repairs. 9. Performs related duties and special projects as necessary or as assigned by the Director of the Dental Services.
Minimum Qualifications 1. Graduation from a Senior High School or possession of a High School Equivalency Diploma; and 2. Minimum of three years experience as a Dental Assistant with a least one year of supervisory experience with possession of a good degree of chairside skills and ability to transfer such skills through demonstration and verbal instructions; and 3. Knowledge of concepts and applications of team dentistry; or 4. A satisfactory combination of education, training and experience. However, all candidates must possess a minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalency.
Benefits
NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week Retirement Savings and Pension Plans Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities College Savings Program Union Benefits for eligible titles Multiple employee discounts programs Commuter Benefits Programs
If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply for Job" button.
Work Shifts
Monday - Friday 7:00 A.M - 8:30 P.M
Saturday availability required
Duties & Responsibilities
Purpose of Position :
Under general supervision of Director of the Dental Services or his or her appropriate designee, plans, coordinates, reviews, guides, trains and supervises the activities of a large group of Dental Assistants engaged in the activity of providing dental patient care services; Performs related work.
Examples of Typical Tasks : 1. Plans, coordinates, supervises and reviews the work of Dental Assistants assigned to the work unit. 2. Coordinates, prepares and maintains work and shift schedules for the Dental Assistants. 3. Reviews work methods and procedures utilized by Dental Assistants. 4. Participates in the development and evaluation of training programs and instructs personnel in appropriate methods and techniques. 5. Assists in the interviewing and selection of Dental Assistants and provides orientation and on-the-job training for employees. 6. Performs Dental Assistant duties to assure optimal operation of the section. 7. Orders and maintains inventory control and establishes adequate levels of expendable and non-expendable supplies and equipment. Distributes necessary supplies to each Dental Assistant within assigned areas. 8. Establishes preventative maintenance schedules for all equipment and instruments in patient care areas and arranges for necessary repairs. 9. Performs related duties and special projects as necessary or as assigned by the Director of the Dental Services.
Minimum Qualifications 1. Graduation from a Senior High School or possession of a High School Equivalency Diploma; and 2. Minimum of three years experience as a Dental Assistant with a least one year of supervisory experience with possession of a good degree of chairside skills and ability to transfer such skills through demonstration and verbal instructions; and 3. Knowledge of concepts and applications of team dentistry; or 4. A satisfactory combination of education, training and experience. However, all candidates must possess a minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalency.
Benefits
NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week Retirement Savings and Pension Plans Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities College Savings Program Union Benefits for eligible titles Multiple employee discounts programs Commuter Benefits Programs
If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply for Job" button.