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We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Part-Time Main Site Dental Assistant - Brooklyn.
In this role, the successful candidate The Dental Assistant 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 safety are upheld at the station they are assigned The assistant exposes develops and mounts radiographs properly sets trays prepares room before accepting or discharging a patient They are expected to assure a patients comfort while waiting for the dentist The assistant is responsible to sterilize hand pieces transport instruments for sterilization I D any inoperable equipment light lab work document patient records as dentist dictates information comply with all standards policies procedures of the department
Job Responsibilities: Provide chairside assistance to the dentist utilizing proper four handed dentistry procedures and observing universal precautions/protocols and sterile techniques Compliance with hospital health center and departmental policies and procedures Assumes the standards of care related to infection control; all OSHA guidelines safety are upheld at the station they are assigned Takes exposes develops and mounts radiographs properly when applicable Maintain dental operatory in an organized and clean fashion Assures that appropriate instruments and supplies are available Assures patients comfort while waiting for the dentist Cleans instruments and prepares them for sterilization Sterilizes and/or disinfects instruments and hand pieces following guidelines of the Dental Department Infection Control Manual Documents patient records as dictated by dentist Assists the dentist in filling out charts accurately and processing the patients forms and records Pours and trims patient study models in the dental laboratory Complete laboratory forms accurately 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 Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have a High School Diploma 1 year experience of chairside dental assisting Current shift: M F 9am 5pm which will change once the site becomes fully operational The schedule will then include: Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday 9am 7pm and Saturdays: 8:30am 4pm
Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
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The salary range for the role is $24.16 - $26.70 Hourly.
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