Dental Assistant

A healthcare facility in New York City is looking to add a new Dental Assistant to their team in Brooklyn. In this role, the Dental Assistant will be responsible for assisting the Dental staff in the provision of services. Responsibilities: The Dental Assistant will be responsible for: Preparing exam rooms and patients for dental examination and treatment Assisting with and helping to provide direct patient care in all dental specialties, including general dentistry, pediatric dentistry, oral surgery, endodontics, prosthodontics, orthodontics, periodontics and dental anesthesiology Serving as an infection control officer, following infection control protocol, preparing and sterilizing instruments and equipment Maintaining clinic and clinic equipment in a hygienic condition Making sure that no medical/dental supplies are expired Taking digital x-rays Taking and developing dental radiographs when digital system is down Mixing amalgams, cements, and other dental materials Taking impressions of patients'' teeth for study casts ( models for teeth) Stocking dental areas, as needed Assisting attending''s and dental residents with obtaining patient information for the dental record Helping patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment Attending department meetings and all required training Qualifications: 1+ year of experience as a Dental Assistant High School Diploma / GED Completion of a Dental Assistant training program Certification for Dental Assistant from an approved program with NYS licensure Solid assessment and documentation skills Patient oriented Great interpersonal skills Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) Strong attention to detail Highly organized Desired Skills: Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Created: 2021-11-29