Job Information
Northwell Health Dental Assistant - Nassau County - Part/Full Time in Lake Success, New York
Req Number 130696
Coordinates the daily activities of the dental associates. Maintains equipment, supplies, operatory area(s), and delivery of quality dental services
Responsibilities:
Prepares operatory prior to examination/treatment by setting up instruments consistent with procedure to be performed
Assists dentist at chair-side during examination and treatment of patients with suctioning, reflecting tissues, passing instruments, and the preparation and handling of dental materials and medicaments
Performs dental laboratory procedures including, model pouring and trimming and fabricating mouth guards
Develops and maintains dental x-rays during patient procedures
Cleans, bags, and sterilizes instruments used and is responsible for tray set-ups
Assists in ordering, stocking, and dispensing inventory items, and maintaining the inventory control system
Maintains equipment, supplies, and overall clinical facility as outlined in departmental policies and procedures
May participate in training of department's dental assisting students, as directed by management
Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.
Qualifications:
High School Diploma or equivalent required
1-3 years of relevant experience, required
The salary range for this position is $30-$60/hour
It is Northwell Health’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all applicants and employees equally regardless of their age, race, creed/religion, color, national origin, immigration status or citizenship status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, sex/gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, pregnancy, genetic information or genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital or familial status, partnership status, victim of domestic violence, sexual or other reproductive health decisions, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.