Dental Assistant

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Job ID : 007475

Description :

Dunlevy Milbank Community Center (14-32 W 118th Street)

40000 - $55000 / year

Position Summary : Under the general supervision of the Dental Program Managers and Health Center Managers, in the Health and Wellness Division, and in accordance with established policies and procedures. The Dental Assistant will assist the Dental Practitioners in rendering patient care during clinic visits by performing routine technical and clerical tasks. This includes : providing chairside assistance, charting, operatory maintenance, and inventory control. The role includes working at multiple Children's Aid locations including community health centers and school-based health centers.

Essential Duties :

• Understand and promote the organization's Mission, Vision, and Core Values to ensure alignment with organizational policies and procedures.
• Ensures that all patients, visitors, guests, and co-workers receive personalized prompt attention and are treated with dignity, respect and utmost confidentiality.
• Provides chair side assistance to the clinician. This will include charting, suctioning, passing and receiving instruments, mixing of materials, taking X-rays, and processing results in the system and other related dental assisting duties.
• Maintains the dental operatory, equipment and instruments according to mandated infection control and sterilization protocols.
• Acts as a patient advocate. Schedules and confirm patient appointments. Maintain preventive recall system.
• Works cooperatively with other program staff to facilitate access and treatment of School and Agency on-site children such as Head Start, After School, Camp, etc.
• Completes all appropriate sections of the patient's records and collects and maintains patient data as assigned.
• Maintains an inventory of dental supplies, submits procurement requests, and processes invoices in accordance with established ordering procedures.
• Reviews and responds to communications (for instance, emails and Telephone Encounters) on a daily basis, and in a timely manner.
• Keeps the Dentist, Health Center Managers or designee(s) updated on current issues and / or problems related to the role's job responsibilities or the Center's environment.
• Assists with the clinic's other clerical duties as assigned by Health Center Managers or designee(s), which can include assisting with the registration check-in / check-out process.
• Participates in meetings, trainings, events, quality improvement, and other initiatives.
• Complies with all privacy laws including HIPAA and other regulatory laws, rules, and guidance.
• Performs other duties, as required or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications :

Key Competencies :

It is the policy of Children's Aid to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and is dedicated to maintaining a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. Children's Aid will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, or retaliation on any basis, including race, creed, color, national origin, ethnicity, alienage or citizenship status, gender / sex (including pregnancy), disability, religion, source of income, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, familial status, caregiver status, military status, marital or partnership status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest or conviction record, credit history, unemployment status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Children's Aid is committed to complying with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Children's Aid will conduct a prompt and thorough investigation of all allegations of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or any violation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy in a confidential manner and will take appropriate corrective action, if and where warranted. Children's Aid prohibits retaliation against employees who provide information about, complain about, or assist in the investigation of any complaint of discrimination or violation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy.

The incumbent is expected to work a schedule, whether in-person or hybrid, as determined by the department's needs to facilitate effective collaboration with the team. This flexibility is essential for maintaining seamless communication, fostering teamwork, and ensuring the smooth operation of the department's processes. The position's requirements are subject to periodic review and adjustment based on organizational needs and changes in work dynamics.

Requirements : Job Type

Full Time

Location

Manhattan

Salary : $40,000 - $55,000