Location: New York,NY, USA
Functional Title: DENTAL ASSISTANT
Reports To: Director of Oral Health
Under the supervision of the Dentist the Dental Assistant will be responsible for the following:
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Assisting in the dental treatment of patients, including seating patients, providing dentist with instruments and equipment, and mixing filling and impression materials.
* Cleaning, sterilizing, and assembling instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary for specific dental procedures.
* Assisting in the preparation of cast models by preparing required materials, taking impressions of teeth, and pouring and trimming models.
* Take and download oral radiographs used in the diagnosis and treatment of patients.
* Record treatment results on patient's dental record; instruct patients in the care of teeth and appliances; provide instructional materials as required.
* Schedule and confirm appointments.
* Requisition dental supplies and equipment.
* Perform routine maintenance on instruments and equipment.
* Perform other duties as needed.
KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
* High School Diploma or equivalent;
* Minimum of one (1) year experience in a dental practice or completion of an accredited, approved Dental Assistant program;
* Bilingual Preferred. Proficiency in English and Spanish or Chinese, both written and spoken language
* Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain working relationships with patients and co-workers;
* Basic Computer Skills demonstrating specifically basic skills in word, excel, inter office email systems.