Family Health Center at NYU Langone
Position Summary
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Dental Assistant. In this role, the successful candidate assists the dentist on all modalities of dentistry (operatory, oral surgeon, endodontics, periodontics, orthodontics, pediatric dentistry). Practice four-handed dentistry. The assistant also assumes the standards of care related to infection control; all OSHA guidelines and safety are upheld at the station they are assigned. The assistant exposes, develops and mounts radiographs properly, sets trays and prepares the room before accepting or discharging a patient. They are expected to assure a patient’s comfort while waiting for the dentist. The assistant is responsible to sterilize hand pieces, transport instruments for sterilization, identify any inoperable equipment, light lab work, document patient records as the dentist dictates information, and comply with all standards, policies and procedures of the department.
Job Responsibilities
Compliance with hospital, health center and departmental policies and procedures
Provide chairside assistance to the dentist, utilizing proper four handed dentistry procedures and observing universal precautions/protocols and sterile techniques
Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based on physical, psychosocial, educational, safety and age related criteria pertinent to the patients served in his/her assigned area
Pours and trims patient study models in the dental laboratory. Complete laboratory forms accurately
Documents patient records as dictated by dentist. Assists the dentist in filling out charts accurately and processing the patients forms and records
Sterilizes and/or disinfects instruments and hand pieces following guidelines of the Dental Department Infection Control Manual
Cleans instruments and prepares them for sterilization
Assures patients comfort while waiting for the dentist.
Maintain dental operatory in an organized and clean fashion. Assures that appropriate instruments and supplies are available
Takes, exposes, develops and mounts radiographs properly (when applicable).
Assumes the standards of care related to infection control; all OSHA guidelines & safety are upheld at the station they are assigned.
Minimum Qualifications To qualify you must have a High School Diploma. 1 year experience of chairside dental assisting. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association is required at the time of hire and is required to be maintained.
Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
Benefits At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it’s developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well‑being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.
Equal Opportunity Family Health Centers at NYU Langone is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.
Salary Transparency NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $50,040.46 – $50,040.46 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses, incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.
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Job Responsibilities
Compliance with hospital, health center and departmental policies and procedures
Provide chairside assistance to the dentist, utilizing proper four handed dentistry procedures and observing universal precautions/protocols and sterile techniques
Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based on physical, psychosocial, educational, safety and age related criteria pertinent to the patients served in his/her assigned area
Pours and trims patient study models in the dental laboratory. Complete laboratory forms accurately
Documents patient records as dictated by dentist. Assists the dentist in filling out charts accurately and processing the patients forms and records
Sterilizes and/or disinfects instruments and hand pieces following guidelines of the Dental Department Infection Control Manual
Cleans instruments and prepares them for sterilization
Assures patients comfort while waiting for the dentist.
Maintain dental operatory in an organized and clean fashion. Assures that appropriate instruments and supplies are available
Takes, exposes, develops and mounts radiographs properly (when applicable).
Assumes the standards of care related to infection control; all OSHA guidelines & safety are upheld at the station they are assigned.
Minimum Qualifications To qualify you must have a High School Diploma. 1 year experience of chairside dental assisting. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association is required at the time of hire and is required to be maintained.
Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
Benefits At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it’s developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well‑being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.
Equal Opportunity Family Health Centers at NYU Langone is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.
Salary Transparency NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $50,040.46 – $50,040.46 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses, incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.
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