Dental Assistant (Spanish Preferred) Job at Betances Health Center in New York

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assisting in the dental treatment of patients, including seating patients, providing dentist with instruments and equipment, and mixing filling and impression materials.
• Cleaning, sterilizing, and assembling instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary for specific dental procedures.
• Assisting in the preparation of cast models by preparing required materials, taking impressions of teeth, and pouring and trimming models.
• Take and download oral radiographs used in the diagnosis and treatment of patients.
• Record treatment results on patient’s dental record; instruct patients in the care of teeth and appliances; provide instructional materials as required.
• Schedule and confirm appointments.
• Requisition dental supplies and equipment.
• Perform routine maintenance on instruments and equipment.
• Perform other duties as needed.

KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• High School Diploma or equivalent;
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in a dental practice or completion of an accredited, approved Dental Assistant program;
• Bilingual preferred;
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain working relationships with patients and co-workers;
• Basic Computer Skills demonstrating specifically basic skills in word, excel, inter office email systems.