NEEDED: Certified Dental Assistants

LOCATION: 80 29th Street Brooklyn, New York 11232

SCHEDULE: 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM

QUALIFICAITONS:

• Must be a graduate of a school of allied health/technical program (or equivalent).
• Must hold a current certification and registration as a Dental Assistant.
• Training must include dental radiology and radiology safety.
• Shall be certified in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) in accordance with the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association.
• Must have a minimum of six (6) month of experience providing Dental Assistant services.
• Shall have the ability to read, understand, count, fluently speak, and legibly write the English language. Bilingual oral communication skills and experience in a clinical setting are desirable but not required.  Shall provide a letter of recommendation from three (3) peers.

JOB DUTIES:

• Assists the Dental Officer/Chief Dental Officer in all dental specialty sections: restorative, oral surgery, periodontics, prosthetics, and examinations.
• Retrieves patient records, escorts patients to the appropriate dental specialty section, seats and prepares patients for treatment.
• Prepares dental instruments, essential materials, drugs, and medications for procedures.
• Passes instruments, retracts tissues, irrigates the oral cavity, and operates the aspirator.
• Observes patient responses during treatment and assists with dismissal from the clinic.
• Provides instructions for subsequent dental appointments and explains the scheduling process.
• Assists in the treatment of all emergency cases.
• Assists the dentist with dental health education, dental prophylaxis, and dental screening examinations.
• Performs dental and periodontal charting, including scanning when required.
• Prepares patients for periodontal surgery.
• Assess and documents vital signs.
• Assists with preparing surgical packs.
• Assists with placing temporary fillings and placing/removing rubber dams.
• Places and finishes dental restorations, including bases and liners.
• Selects tooth shade for composite restorations and dentures.
• Conduct basic dental sick call, including but not limited to radiographs, with or without a Dentist present.
• Assists the Health Services Department by taking vital signs when asked by Health Services Staff.

BENEFITS: Competitive hourly pay rate, accrued vacation, accrued sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays, 401K opportunity, and healthcare benefits contributions