Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Dental Assistant Job Locations US-NY-Hawthorne ID 2025-12057 College TUNY - College of Dental Medicine Position Type Full-Time Schedule Shift Varies Hours Per Week 36.5 Travel None Category Healthcare/Clinics FLSA Status Non-Exempt Location : Country US Overview

The Dental Assistant provides chair side assistance to faculty and student dentists during dental procedures. He/she prepares for dental procedures by setting up instruments, equipment and materials. Ensures that instruments are arranged properly and in accordance with sterile technique. This position requires OSHA training and is subject to exposure to blood and other bodily fluids, as well as, enforcing HIPAA regulations specifically when accessing Protected Health Information (PHI).

Responsibilities The Dental Assistant is to assist students or faculty during dental procedures.Prepares for dental procedures by setting up instruments, equipment and materials, and maintains a clean oral working area prior to, during and post exams/procedures.Coordinates dental materials Inventory with the dispensary on an as needed basis.Assist students and/or manipulate diagnostic radiographs on an as needed basis.Performs lab duties including, but not limited to, pouring and trimming casts, mounting models on articulators, fabricating bleaching and impression trays, and constructing provisionals.Removes biohazard trash as needed and other duties in accordance with OSHA regulations.Records pertinent clinic data, including blood pressure, pulse, respiratory rate, temperature, diagnostic aids and other in treatment documentation.Packages tissue and biopsy specimen and sends to pathological laboratory.Assist student as assistant when partner is not available.Other duties as assigned. Qualifications

Education/ Experience

A college degree (AS) with Dental Assistant experience OR General education degree or high school diploma with three to five (3 - 5) years’ dental assistant experience.Registered Dental Assistant in NYS a MUST.Basic Life Support/ CPR Certification.Experience in a Dental Office Required.Experience with dental practice management computers systems such as AxiUm

Knowledge/ Skills /Abilities

Knowledge of dental terminology and dental procedures.

Knowledge of instruments, materials, and standardized dental procedures used in dental care.

Knowledge of infectious control policies, aseptic techniques, supplies, and equipment.Ability to operate dental radiographic equipment.Proactive communication skills, both written and verbal, utilizing tact and diplomacy.Exceptional customer service skills and professionalism in communications and demeanor.Effective organizational and planning skills, including attention to detail and follow-through.Ability to take direction, assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and demands to help the dental students and faculty on a daily basis.Adherence to confidentiality, state, federal, and HIPAA laws and guidelines with regards to patient’s records.Ability to work equally and collegially with others, consistent with a workplace of dignity and respect and EEO rules and regulations.Fluent in English, Spanish speaking a plus. Maximum Salary USD $55,000.00/Yr. Minimum Salary USD $44,000.00/Yr. Options Apply for this job onlineApplyShareEmail this job to a friendRefer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed

Touro University offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees which includes:

Full range of Health Plans Medical Plans (choice of EPO, PPO, High Deductible HSA) Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)  Dental Plans (PPO & HMO) and Vision Plan Dependent Care and Transit Programs Life Insurance, AD&D and Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance   Short-term and Long-term disability programs  Retirement Plan (403b) - matching contribution up to 5% for eligible/enrolled employees following one year of employment (may make own pre-tax contributions immediately following employment) Touro University Tuition Exemption Program for eligible employees, their spouse and dependent children Employee Assistance Program Early-Release Fridays (upon approval) Generous Paid Time Off Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave & Floating Holiday Annual Holiday Schedule

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