Dental Assistant

Job DescriptionSummary: A 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 RangesYears 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 – Bay Street57 Bay Street, Staten Island, NY 10301Essential Duties And ResponsibilitiesCheck-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.RequirementsMinimum 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)ResponsibilitiesRelation to MissionThe mission of Sun River Health is to increase access to comprehensive primary and preventive health care and to improve the health status of our community, especially for the underserved and vulnerable.Equal Employment OpportunitySun River Health provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, sexual preference, or non-disqualifying physical or mental handicap or disability in each aspect of the human resources function.Americans with Disabilities ActApplicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The organization shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.Job ResponsibilitiesThe following statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. Sun River Health may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.