Dental Assistant
Full Time
Bronx, NY
$18 - $19 an hour
Posted Today
Job description
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Premier HealthCare (Premier), a member of the YAI Network, is recognized by the US Surgeon General as a national model for the provision of health care, and by the National Council on Disabilities for raising the national standards of health care services for children and adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Premier has also earned a national certification as a Level 3 Patient-Centered Medical Home by the National Committee on Quality Assurance (NCQA).
Key/Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
- Serve as dentist’s chair-side assistant
- Prepare operatory for patient treatment
- Develop dental radiographs and performs independent procedures as delegated and directed by the dentist in accordance with state regulations and law
- Maintain dental department equipment and work areas in compliance with health center policies and procedures relative to infection control and safety issues, including the sterilization of all reusable dental instruments and equipment and the proper disposal of all contaminated or potentially contaminated materials
- Maintain adequate operatory supplies and compiles a list for inventory control and ordering purposes
- Assist with various clinical and administrative functions of the center as appropriate and as time permits
- Be cognizant of the expectations and concerns of the health center’s dental patients and be able to respond in an empathetic and professional manner
Minimum Qualification Requirements
including
education, experience,
licensure/certification,
etc. and
essential
physical capabilities
(
e.g.
lifting, assisting lifting, standing, etc.)
- Education requirements - certified/registered Dental Assistant
Preferred Qualification Requirements
(desired
requirements beyond MQRs above
)
- Experience - preferred, but not required (we can definitely work with someone who wants to learn)
Payrate: $18.00 to $19.00 per hour
YAI maintains a mandatory vaccination policy for employees working in our Intermediate Care Facilities (ICFs), Centers for Specialty Therapy, and Premier Health Care clinics. If hired for a position in one of these settings, you will be required to obtain a COVID-19 vaccine and/or proof of vaccination pursuant to this policy from a provider of your choice, unless granted reasonable accommodation based upon disability or religion pursuant to federal, state, or local law.
If you share our vision and want to help support people to live the fullest lives possible, YAI will be the right place for you.
For more information about the YAI Network, please visit our website at
www.yai.org
. Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran. YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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