DENTAL ASSISTANT
Company: Northwell Health
Location: Bethpage
Posted on: October 1, 2024
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Job Description:
Req Number 137476Job DescriptionCoordinates the daily activities
of the dental associates. Maintains equipment, supplies, operatory
area(s), and delivery of quality dental services.Job
ResponsibilityPrepares 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.Job QualificationHigh School Diploma or equivalent
required.1-3 years of relevant experience, required.Front Desk /
Reception experience, preferred.Oral surgery experience,
preferred*Additional Salary DetailThe salary range and/or hourly
rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base
compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this
position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified
in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or
rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g.,
location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience,
education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal
equity).The salary range for this position is
$41,780-$64,340/yearIt 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.
Keywords: Northwell Health, Cherry Hill , DENTAL ASSISTANT, Healthcare , Bethpage, New Jersey
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