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Job Description

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

Under direct supervision by a dentist, the dental assistant assists dentists in providing dental and oral health care services to patients in clinics and performs related dental and oral health care work.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provide optimal, chair side, four handed-dentistry dental assistance to the dentist as needed during all patient care activities.
2. Prepares patients for dental and oral health care.
3. Prepares the dental operatory with the appropriate dental instruments and supplies for the dentist.
4. Transfers equipment and supplies to the dentist or the dental hygienist.
5. Responds to patient questions and related inquiries.
6. Maintains the patient electronic record. (EPIC, Dentrix, Wisdom)
7. Operates the dental machines as needed for the operation of the clinic. (Water, suction, and compressor).
8. Sterilizes and disinfects instruments, sets up instrument trays.
9. Produces dental x-rays as needed for diagnosis and patient care. (Periapical and panoramic)
10. Facilitates related services for health center clients as appropriate with respect to their confidentiality and privacy.
11. Maintains clean, neat and orderly dental operatories at all times.'
12. Provide patient with follow up appointment upon the completion of visit.
13. Adheres to the proper opening and closing of the dental clinic.
14. Wears a neat and clean uniform.
15. Provides clerical support when staff shortages exist.
16. Maintains department logbooks. (Prosthetics, sterilization, etc.)
17. Prepares and packs instruments for transportation to Central Sterilization.
18. Mixes amalgam, medicaments and prepares dental instruments.
19. Monitors patient flow.
20. Complies with HIPPA Privacy Act.
21. Maintains infection control practices as well as a clean and safe work environment.
22. Adheres to all local, state, and national dental practice policies and procedures.
23. Disposes all dental waste in accordance to applicable statues and laws.
24. Maintains regular time and attendance.
25. Maintains professional development through enrollment in job specific continuing education.
26. Attends department, facility and Network staff meetings.
27. Supports and adheres to current local, national and corporate patient safety and harm reduction goals.
28. Instruct patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs.
29. Schedules appointments, generates and closes encounters, prepares bills and receives payment for dental services, completes insurance forms, and maintains clerical records.
30. Orders supplies and maintains updated inventory.
31. Alerts the purchasing to malfunctioning equipment.
32. Calls laboratory to pick up denture cases.
33. Logs in denture cases delivered to the clinic by the lab.
34. Answers telephone in dental suite and takes messages while dentist is treating.
35. Helps obtain "Time Out" and "Consent" of necessary patients
36. Means and ability to travel between clinics.
37. Performs other related duties, as assigned.
38. Maintains an atmosphere of courtesy, respect, and professionalism at all times.
39. Supports the Mission, Vision, and Value Statement of Gotham and NYCHHC.

Minimum Qualifications
1. A four-year High School diploma or its educational equivalent, including or supplemented by successful completion of an accredited or approved Dental Assistant Program, which included or was supplemented by 600 hours of supervised internship experience assisting a dentist at chairside; or
2. A four-year High School diploma or its educational equivalent, including or supplemented by successful completion of an accredited or approved Dental Assistant Program, which included or was supplemented by 300 hours of supervised internship experience assisting a dentist at chairside; and 6 (six) months of satisfactory full-time experience as a Dental Assistant performing all of the following duties: taking and uploading dental digital imaging, assisting dentist at chairside, and preparing dental instruments for sterilization; or
3. A four-year High School diploma or its educational equivalent; and one (1) year of satisfactory full-time experience as a Dental Assistant performing the duties described in "2" above; or
4. A satisfactory combination of education and experience which is equivalent to "1", "2", or "3" above. Each 100 hours of supervised internship experience assisting a dentist at chairside is equivalent to two (2) months of full-time experience. However, all candidates must have at least a four-year High School diploma or its educational equivalent.
Experience as a receptionist or clerk in a dentist's office is not acceptable towards meeting the qualification requirements.

Department Preferences

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE JOB:

CERTIFICATION(S)/LICENSE(S):

EDUCATIONAL LEVEL:

KNOWLEDGEABLE IN:

Education, training, experience and knowledge of chairside dental assisting and associated dental and oral health patient care.

MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT OPERATED:

Computers and associated software, intra oral cameras, electronic dental record, (Dentrix), dental radiograph equipment (periapical and panoramic), amalgamators, telephone, autoclave, ultrasonic cleaners, curing lights, dental operatories, compressor, amalgam separator, high volume suction unit, x-ray duplicator, glass bead sterilizer, dental torch and burner, model trimmer, vibrator, water bath, dental hand pieces, dental supplies and equipment, and all other supplies and equipment utilized when dental and oral health care services are rendered.

COMPUTER PROGRAMS/SOFTWARE OPERATED

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have basic to intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Excel, Word), as well as Practice Management and Electronic Medical Record software including Dexis, EPIC, Wisdom (Dental software of EPIC) and Dentrix.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made, whenever possible, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
• Multiple employee discounts programs

Vacancy Control Board Number

VCB #: EAS-11232022-2010