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NYS Department of Civil Service

Dental Assistant, Creedmoor Psychiatric Center, P27712

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A Dental Assistant assists dentists in caring for patient's teeth. Helps patients get ready for treatment; prepares equipment and supplies. May perform some dental procedures under the direction of a dentist, such as fluoride application, if allowed under state regulations. Works in dental offices.

$48,744 / year median in New York

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Basics Schedule Location Job Specifics How to Apply NY HELP No Agency Mental Health, Office of Title Dental Assistant, Creedmoor Psychiatric Center, P27712 Occupational Category Health Care, Human/Social Services Salary Grade 08 Bargaining Unit ISU - Institutional Services Unit (CSEA) Salary Range From $48391 to $57743 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Permanent Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class Travel Percentage 0% Workweek Mon-Fri "Other" Explanation . Hours Per Week 40 Workday From 6 AM To 6 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? No County Queens Street Address Creedmoor Psychiatric Center 79-25 Winchester Blvd. City Queens Village State NY Zip Code 11427 Duties Description Under the dentist's direct personal supervision, provides supportive services to the dentist. Duties include, but are not limited to the following:
  • Notes treatments prescribed and scheduled for appointment periods and prepares work area by laying out needed materials and required instruments in proper array.
  • During the performance of treatment procedures by the dentist, stays by the dentist at chair-side, anticipates the dentist's needs, and hands the dentist appropriate instruments and materials.
  • Prepares materials using standard procedures, timing the preparation to meet treatment needs and bringing the materials to chair-side for use by the dentist.
  • As indicated by the progress of events in treatment and as instructed by the dentist, personally performs retractions of the patient's tongue and cheek and manipulates syringes and suction equipment.
  • Observes patient's general condition during treatment, including oral surgery, in order to detect evidence of distress or shock and reports observations to dentist.
  • Takes x-rays by positioning patients, adjusting and operating x-ray equipment, and developing and mounting exposed film in order to provide information useful in diagnosis and treatment.
  • Posts and files records of appointments and patients' clinical records.
  • Performs light housekeeping tasks including sterilizing dental instruments, inventories and reorders dental supplies and materials. Minimum Qualifications High school diploma; and
  • One year of experience in dental assisting OR
  • Possession of a certificate in dental assisting. Additional Comments All OMH employees receive a generous benefits package including:
  • NYS medical, dental, & vision insurance
  • Access to tuition assistance programs
  • Excellent opportunities for advancement & professional growth
  • Paid time off - 13 paid vacation days in the first year, 5 paid personal days, 13 paid holidays, & paid sick leave
  • NYS Retirement programs Background checks will be required.
This position is Eligible for a Down State adjustment of $4,000.
NOTE:
In order to be eligible for appointment and to maintain employment, you cannot be listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of the Federal and/or State Medicaid and Medicare exclusion lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program). If you are appointed and subsequently listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of these lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program), you may be terminated from your employment. If appointed, you may be required to become an enrolled Medicare provider; obtain and provide to your employer a National Provider Identifier (NPI) number issued by the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES); and otherwise actively participate to the degree necessary to allow for your services to be billed through Medicare and Medicaid. If you are appointed and lose the ability to bill through Medicare and Medicaid, you may be terminated from your employment. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name Human Resources Telephone Fax 718-264-3627 Email Address cr-hr-mail@omh.ny.gov Address Street Creedmoor Psychiatric Center 79-25 Winchester Blvd. City Queens Village State NY Zip Code 11427 Notes on Applying To be considered for this position, please copy the link below into a new browser window to complete the Office of Mental Health Employment Application, and submit it along with your resume and other application materials via fax or email the Human Resources email address noted above. Please indicate the Title, Vacancy ID #, and Location of the position you are applying for in the subject line of your email or fax.
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//omh.ny.gov/omhweb/employment/docs/employment-application.pdf The Mission of the New York State Office of Mental Health is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a focus on providing hope and supporting recovery for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances. Applicants with lived mental health experience are encouraged to apply. OMH is deeply committed to supporting underserved individuals, organizations, and communities. To this end, OMH is focused on implementing activities and initiatives to reduce disparities in access, quality, and treatment outcomes for underserved populations. A critical component of these efforts is ensuring OMH is a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees' unique attributes and skills are valued and utilized to support the mission of the Agency. OMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.