Certified Dental Assistant
NITELINES USA, INC, New York, NY, United States
Overview
NEEDED: Certified Dental Assistants
LOCATION: 80 29th Street Brooklyn, New York 11232
SCHEDULE: 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM
QUALIFICAITONS:
Must be a graduate of a school of allied health/technical program (or equivalent).
Must hold a current certification and registration as a Dental Assistant.
Training must include dental radiology and radiology safety.
Shall be certified in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) in accordance with the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association.
Must have a minimum of six (6) month of experience providing Dental Assistant services.
Shall have the ability to read, understand, count, fluently speak, and legibly write the English language. Bilingual oral communication skills and experience in a clinical setting are desirable but not required. Shall provide a letter of recommendation from three (3) peers.
Job Duties
Assists the Dental Officer/Chief Dental Officer in all dental specialty sections: restorative, oral surgery, periodontics, prosthetics, and examinations.
Retrieves patient records, escorts patients to the appropriate dental specialty section, seats and prepares patients for treatment.
Prepares dental instruments, essential materials, drugs, and medications for procedures.
Passes instruments, retracts tissues, irrigates the oral cavity, and operates the aspirator.
Observes patient responses during treatment and assists with dismissal from the clinic.
Provides instructions for subsequent dental appointments and explains the scheduling process.
Assists in the treatment of all emergency cases.
Assists the dentist with dental health education, dental prophylaxis, and dental screening examinations.
Performs dental and periodontal charting, including scanning when required.
Prepares patients for periodontal surgery.
Assess and documents vital signs.
Assists with preparing surgical packs.
Assists with placing temporary fillings and placing/removing rubber dams.
Places and finishes dental restorations, including bases and liners.
Selects tooth shade for composite restorations and dentures.
Conduct basic dental sick call, including but not limited to radiographs, with or without a Dentist present.
Assists the Health Services Department by taking vital signs when asked by Health Services Staff.
Benefits
Benefits: Competitive hourly pay rate, accrued vacation, accrued sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays, 401K opportunity, and healthcare benefits contributions
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NEEDED: Certified Dental Assistants
LOCATION: 80 29th Street Brooklyn, New York 11232
SCHEDULE: 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM
QUALIFICAITONS:
Must be a graduate of a school of allied health/technical program (or equivalent).
Must hold a current certification and registration as a Dental Assistant.
Training must include dental radiology and radiology safety.
Shall be certified in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) in accordance with the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association.
Must have a minimum of six (6) month of experience providing Dental Assistant services.
Shall have the ability to read, understand, count, fluently speak, and legibly write the English language. Bilingual oral communication skills and experience in a clinical setting are desirable but not required. Shall provide a letter of recommendation from three (3) peers.
Job Duties
Assists the Dental Officer/Chief Dental Officer in all dental specialty sections: restorative, oral surgery, periodontics, prosthetics, and examinations.
Retrieves patient records, escorts patients to the appropriate dental specialty section, seats and prepares patients for treatment.
Prepares dental instruments, essential materials, drugs, and medications for procedures.
Passes instruments, retracts tissues, irrigates the oral cavity, and operates the aspirator.
Observes patient responses during treatment and assists with dismissal from the clinic.
Provides instructions for subsequent dental appointments and explains the scheduling process.
Assists in the treatment of all emergency cases.
Assists the dentist with dental health education, dental prophylaxis, and dental screening examinations.
Performs dental and periodontal charting, including scanning when required.
Prepares patients for periodontal surgery.
Assess and documents vital signs.
Assists with preparing surgical packs.
Assists with placing temporary fillings and placing/removing rubber dams.
Places and finishes dental restorations, including bases and liners.
Selects tooth shade for composite restorations and dentures.
Conduct basic dental sick call, including but not limited to radiographs, with or without a Dentist present.
Assists the Health Services Department by taking vital signs when asked by Health Services Staff.
Benefits
Benefits: Competitive hourly pay rate, accrued vacation, accrued sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays, 401K opportunity, and healthcare benefits contributions
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