Dental Assistant Position Available In New York, New York

Dental Assistant Health Center, Inc. New York, NY 10036 Health Center, Inc. , seeks a qualified candidate to join our community. An established health services organization based in New York City has an immediate opening for a Dental Assistant for our Brooklyn location. Our ambulatory care facilities are staffed with a wide range of health professionals to provide extensive medical and diagnostic services.

Job Summary:

Responsible for preparing patients, assisting dentists with dental care and treatments, dismissing patients, sterilizing instruments, and maintaining dental treatment rooms.

Duties and responsibilities:

Escorts patients into dental treatment rooms and prepares them for the dentist. Prepares instruments and additional supplies for the dental care and treatment to be provided. Assists the dentist by handling instruments and other supplies, suctioning, and irrigating, as directed by the dentist. Reassures patients as needed; assists with explanations and education as indicated. Dismisses patients when dental care and treatment are completed, assisting patients as needed. Cleans the patient area of the dental treatment room, removing instruments and supplies and ensuring that the room is ready for the next patient. Discards disposable supplies and instruments sterilizes non-disposable instruments, and performs autoclave testing. Participates in the quality assurance/risk management committee meetings, as requested. Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

High school graduates, some colleges preferred Prior experience in a dental office or a health care setting Certificate in Dental Assisting We offer a competitive salary ($59,780) including, but not limited to, the following benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision health benefits at no cost to all benefits-eligible employees and their eligible dependents Paid Time Off (Vacation, Personal, Sick days, and Paid Holidays) 401(k) Plan Life Insurance Tuition Reimbursement Pre-Paid Legal Services Apply online.

Equal Opportunity Employer Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$59,780.00 per year

Schedule:

Monday to

Friday Work Location:

In person