Dental Assistant
Dental Assistant
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Job Description
Founded in 1866 The Floating Hospital is one of the last remaining charity hospitals in New York City. Our commitment is the same as it was 159 years ago: unrestricted healthcare to all who walk through our doors regardless of identity insurance status or
the ability to pay. We welcome individuals of all ages from infants schoolage children 5 youth and adults. The Floating Hospital is a Federally Qualified Health Center and the largest provider to homeless families living in family shelters and domestic violence safe houses throughout all five boroughs.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Prepare patient sterilize and disinfect instruments set up instrument trays prepare materials and assist dentist during dental procedures.
- Prepare treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols.
- Take Dental xrays on patients.
- Document dental care services by charting in patient records
- Provide instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment area; positioning instruments for dentists access; suctioning; passing instruments.
- Provide materials by selecting mixing and placing materials on instruments and in the patients mouth.
- Make preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts.
- Maintain patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
- Provide postoperative instructions prescribed by dentist.
- Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures rules and regulations.
- Protect patients and employees by adhering to infectioncontrol policies and protocols.
- Ensure operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturers instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
- Maintain dental supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
- Conserve dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
- Perform insurance verification/eligibility registration collection of copays and scheduling of patients working the reception area as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Environment:
Dental Assistants work in a welllighted clean environment near the dental chair so that they can arrange instruments materials and medication and hand them to the dentist when needed. Dental assistants must wear gloves masks eyewear and protective clothing to protect themselves and their patients form infectious diseases. Assistants also follow safety procedure to minimize the risks associated with the use of xray machines. The agency observes a nosmoking policy.
EMR Access includes the following actions/areas:
Demographic Registration Appointment/Scheduling Scanning Triage PMH/Vitals Open Dental Telephone Encounters
Background and Education:
Bilingual Spanish speaking required.
Flu vaccination required.
New York State Dental Assistant certification appropriate certification in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Employment Type
Full-Time
