Dental Assistant Job at Premium Health (Brooklyn)

Job Description

Performs a wide variety of patient care, and office duties, assisting, as needed, as physicians examine and treat patients. Make patients as comfortable as possible in the examination room, preparing them for treatment, take information regarding chief complaint, and inputting information into the electronic health record.

Job Responsibility

Supports dental care delivery by preparing treatment room, patient, instruments, and materials
Performs procedures in compliance with the Dental Practice Act
Prepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols
Readies patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating, and draping patient
Provides information to patients and employees by answering questions and requests
Assembles instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment area, positioning instruments for dentist’s access, suctioning, and passing instruments
Provides materials by selecting, mixing, and placing materials on instruments and in the patient’s mouth
Provides diagnostic information by exposing and developing radiographic studies and pouring, trimming, and polishing study casts
Maintains patient appearance and ability to masticate by fabricating temporary restorations and cleaning and polishing removable appliances
Helps dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drug and oxygen supply, and emergency telephone directory
Educates patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions
Documents dental care services by charting in patient records
Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential
Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols
Ensures operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements, following manufacturer’s instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, calling for repairs, maintaining equipment inventories, and evaluating new equipment and techniques
Maintains dental supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needed supplies, placing and expediting orders for supplies, and verifying receipt of supplies
Conserves dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
Performs other duties as required or assigned

Requirements

Registration in NYS as a Dental Assistant
High school diploma or GED (or equivalent)
Basic skills: ability to assist chair-side (hand instruments), sterilize/prepare instruments, help with patient seating/intake, infection control procedures
Good interpersonal skills: communicating with patients, and helping with patient comfort
Willingness to work under the supervision of a licensed dentist
Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and experience with calendar management and office software (e.g., Outlook, Google Suite)
Maximum attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to maintain confidentiality in handling sensitive information
Positive, flexible disposition

What we offer

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Paid Time Off
Medical
Dental and Vision plans
Retirement plans

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