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Sun River Health lists this Dental Assistant - Haverstraw - Full Time opportunity in haverstraw, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Dental AssistantA Dental Assistant is responsible for assisting Dentists/Hygienists as needed and preparing/dismantling operatory for patient treatment. S/He will perform job duties in compliance with systems and job specific standards.Job Type: Full-TimeSalary Ranges:Years of Service - Hourly Rate0 - 2 - $20.50 - $21.113 - 4 - $20.80 –$22.335 – 6 - $22.94 –$23.55Sign On Bonus: $1,500Location: Sun River Health – Haverstraw31 West Broad Street 3rd Floor, Haverstraw, NY 10927Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Check-in patients and notify providers that the patient is present.Monitors and updates charts; enter date of visit, department and provider name on daily log sheet; adds sheets to medical record; places and document radiographs in/on X-ray folder; places treatment plans, periodontal charts, informed consent forms, referral forms, and contracts for complex treatment into the dental subdivision of the comprehensive medical record.Records patient appointment data daily (i.e. no shows, cancellations, emergencies, payment source (Medicaid, self-pay, etc.)) to accurately collect monthly dental statistics.Takes and processes radiographs as directed by the dentist/hygienist.Assists dentists/hygienists with patient care.Follows OSHA standards of infection control under CDC guidelines endorsed by department, JCAHO, organization, and overseen by Infection Control Officer.Maintains supplies and instruments in dental operators.Maintains dental laboratory, processes instruments, and monitors lab cases (check-in of lab cases, pouring impressions where indicated, storing cases, sending out lab cases, completing lab log sheets, etc.).Follows weekly and monthly maintenance procedures for all sterilization equipment.Requirements:Minimum Education Requirement: High School diploma/ GEDMinimum Work-Related Experience: 0 -1 yearPreferred Education Requirement: Vocational/ Technical School/ Diploma ProgramPreferred Specialized Skills & Knowledge: Bilingual in both English and Spanish (orally and written)
Worksite address
haverstraw, NY, 10927, US
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