NYU Langone Health
School Health Dental Assistant Trainee - Park Slope, Brooklyn
NYU Langone Health, New York, New York, us, 10261
School Health Dental Assistant Trainee – Park Slope, Brooklyn
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Job ID: 1152885_RR00112531
Family Health Centers at NYU Langone is the largest federally qualified health center network in New York State. It includes eight primary care sites, 40 school-based health centers and dental clinics, four day care centers, the nation's largest dental residency program, and New York State's largest behavioral health program. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values.
Position Summary We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a School Health Dental Assistant Trainee – Park Slope, Brooklyn. In this role, the trainee will work under the direct supervision of the Clinical Director or his or her designee. The trainee will receive guidance in performing all functions associated with dental assisting and will be mentored by a dentist. At the end of the 12 month program, the trainee will be competent as a dental assistant and will be eligible to take the DANB examination to become a certified dental assistant.
Job Responsibilities
Learning and perform chairside assisting
Participate fully in didactic training and complete all assignments
Prepare instruments, materials and medicaments to be used by the provider as needed/requested
Takes, exposes, develops and mounts radiographs in accordance with guidelines
Set up and breakdown dental operatory following all infection control guidelines
Maintain dental operatory in an organized and clean fashion
Assure that appropriate instruments and supplies are available for patient care
Prepare the patient for treatment by seating the patient, obtaining records and applying protective garb and assuring patient's comfort while waiting for dentist
Cleans instruments and prepares them for sterilization/transportation as per policy
Sterilize and/or disinfect equipment, instruments and hand pieces following guidelines of the Dental Department Infection Control Manual and manufacturer instruction
Document patient records as dictated by dentist
Assist the dentist in filling out charts accurately and processing the patient's forms and records either manually or utilizing the Electronic Dental Record system
Pours and trims patient study model impressions taken by the dentist and completes laboratory forms accurately
Assume the standard of care related to infection control; ensure NYU IPC, OSHA guidelines, Joint Commission guidelines & safety are upheld at the station assigned
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association required at the time of hire and must be maintained
Effective communication with all levels of the organization
Benefits At NYU Langone Health, we offer a comprehensive benefits and wellness package that supports your career, family, and personal well‑being, including financial security benefits, generous time‑off, employee resources groups, and a holistic wellness program covering physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.
Equal Opportunity Employer Family Health Centers at NYU Langone is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusion. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.
Salary Transparency Salary range: $47,110.31 – $47,110.31 annually.
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Job ID: 1152885_RR00112531
Family Health Centers at NYU Langone is the largest federally qualified health center network in New York State. It includes eight primary care sites, 40 school-based health centers and dental clinics, four day care centers, the nation's largest dental residency program, and New York State's largest behavioral health program. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values.
Position Summary We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a School Health Dental Assistant Trainee – Park Slope, Brooklyn. In this role, the trainee will work under the direct supervision of the Clinical Director or his or her designee. The trainee will receive guidance in performing all functions associated with dental assisting and will be mentored by a dentist. At the end of the 12 month program, the trainee will be competent as a dental assistant and will be eligible to take the DANB examination to become a certified dental assistant.
Job Responsibilities
Learning and perform chairside assisting
Participate fully in didactic training and complete all assignments
Prepare instruments, materials and medicaments to be used by the provider as needed/requested
Takes, exposes, develops and mounts radiographs in accordance with guidelines
Set up and breakdown dental operatory following all infection control guidelines
Maintain dental operatory in an organized and clean fashion
Assure that appropriate instruments and supplies are available for patient care
Prepare the patient for treatment by seating the patient, obtaining records and applying protective garb and assuring patient's comfort while waiting for dentist
Cleans instruments and prepares them for sterilization/transportation as per policy
Sterilize and/or disinfect equipment, instruments and hand pieces following guidelines of the Dental Department Infection Control Manual and manufacturer instruction
Document patient records as dictated by dentist
Assist the dentist in filling out charts accurately and processing the patient's forms and records either manually or utilizing the Electronic Dental Record system
Pours and trims patient study model impressions taken by the dentist and completes laboratory forms accurately
Assume the standard of care related to infection control; ensure NYU IPC, OSHA guidelines, Joint Commission guidelines & safety are upheld at the station assigned
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association required at the time of hire and must be maintained
Effective communication with all levels of the organization
Benefits At NYU Langone Health, we offer a comprehensive benefits and wellness package that supports your career, family, and personal well‑being, including financial security benefits, generous time‑off, employee resources groups, and a holistic wellness program covering physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.
Equal Opportunity Employer Family Health Centers at NYU Langone is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusion. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.
Salary Transparency Salary range: $47,110.31 – $47,110.31 annually.
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