Dental Assistant (Part-Time, Minimum 21 Hours Per Week) - Manhattan

Reports to: Dental Assistant Coordinator

125 Walker Street

New York City, New York, 10013

United States

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and maintaining dental records
• Assist in teaching new employees assigned duties
• Perform basic dental laboratory procedures
• 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
• Assist receptionists
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Assist the dentist, as well as the hygienists, receptionists, dental manager, and other members of the Dental staff
• Maintain the inventory of supplies and equipment and consult with the dental staff regarding ordering, distribution and storage
• Use accepted dental radiographic techniques and produce diagnostic radiographs
• Assist in oral health education activities at community agencies
• Perform accepted dental sterilization techniques

Minimum Qualifications

• Bilingual in Chinese/English preferred
• High school diploma or equivalency
• Medical or Dental Assistant training preferred
• Dental Assistant Certification preferred

Compensation and Benefits :

• Flexible spending accounts for transit, parking, health and dependent care
• The Health Center is qualified for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
• Paid time off
• 403(b) retirement savings plan
• Medical insurance
• Part-Time Salary: $22.00 - 24.50 per hour
• Employee Assistance Program