Dental Assistant

Reports to: Dental Assistant Coordinator

Manhattan, New York

United States

Responsibilities:

• Assist the dentist, as well as the hygienists, receptionists, dental manager, and other members of the Dental staff

• Teach basic routine oral health education to our patients, and to community groups

• Act as a chair-side assistant to the dentist utilizing accepted four-handed dental techniques

• Use accepted dental radiographic techniques and produces diagnostic radiographs

• Perform basic dental laboratory procedures

• Perform accepted dental sterilization techniques

• Assist receptionists

• Maintain the inventory of supplies and equipment and consult with the dental staff regarding ordering, distribution and storage

• Assist in preparing and maintaining dental records

• Assist in teaching new employees assigned duties

• Assist in oral health education activities at community agencies

• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalency

• One year of experience as dental assistant required

• Dental Assistant Certification preferred

• Basic CPR (BCLS) Certificate required (Health Center will provide if needed)

• Medical or Dental Assistant training preferred

• Bilingual in English/Chinese or English/Spanish required

Benefits (Full-Time):

• Medical insurance

• Employer-paid dental, vision, disability and life insurance

• 403(b) retirement savings plan

• Flexible spending accounts for transit, parking, health and dependent care

• Paid time off (28 days for the first year of employment)

• Employee Assistance Program

• Employee Discount Programs

• Tuition reimbursement for eligible employees, and

• The Health Center is qualified for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program