Dental Assistant Job at Stony Brook University in Stony Brook

About the Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine, Dental Care Center:

The Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine is the largest provider of oral health care services on Long Island. The Dental Care Center is the teaching clinic of Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine. Within our state-of-the-art facility, quality, affordable care is provided by well-trained students and post-graduate residents under the guidance of experienced faculty members. The Dental Care Center proudly offers every dental specialty in one location, incorporating the latest technologies and materials in treatment. We have several Dental Assistant openings.

Required Qualifications: As per Civil Service Standards and Specifications. High School Diploma/GED. One year of experience in dental assisting OR possession of a certificate in dental assisting.

Preferred Qualifications: Preference is given to Dental Assistants having prior experience and training. Bi-lingual in Spanish. Has worked in other specialty offices. Certified in BLS.

Brief Description of Duties: Assist during the examination treatment, screening, and emergency care of patients.

• Prepare the necessary instrument set-ups for the procedures to be done.
• Mix cement, amalgam, or composite filling materials & impression material.
• Clean up the dental operatory after patient visits.
• In conjunction with designated faculty, work with dental students in their training in the use of dental auxiliaries in the delivery of dental care (i.e. four-handed dentistry), consisting of sitting at a chair, twisting, leaning across the patient.
• Work in the supply and dispensing rooms issuing material to students and faculty, and keep associated records.
• Assist with inventory control of dental supplies.
• Assist with maintaining the Dental Clinic and dental equipment in a clean and orderly fashion.
• Take and develop X-ray films.
• Maintain patient records of appointments and insurance records, answer telephones, make appointments.
• Sterilize equipment and instruments. Sort and identify instruments.
• Attend training and development courses to include CPR, Infection Control, Right to know.
• May assist on Dental Van when it goes out in the community.
• Other duties as assigned as appropriate to departmental rank and mission.

Special Notes: These are full-time positions, 37.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. FLSA Nonexempt position, eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Internal and external search to occur simultaneously. Mandatory rehire roster candidates have preference. SG 8 Hiring Rate $39,215, Job Rate $48,294. This position includes Geographic pay of $6,000, annually and location pay of $3,400, annually.

Patient Contact: Prior to start date, the selected candidate must meet the following requirements: Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook University's Employee Health Services, clear a background investigation, submit (3) written references, and provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s).

Essential Position:This has been designated as an essential position based on the duties of the job and the functions performed.

Posting Overview: This position will remain posted until filled or for a maximum of 90 days. An initial review of all applicants will occur two weeks from the posting date.

Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning and working environment.

If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call the university, The Office of Equity and Access (OEA) at (631) 632-6280 or visit OEA.

Job Number:

2403623

Official Job Title: Dental Assistant

Job Field:

Allied Health

Department/Hiring Area:

School of Dental Medicine

Schedule:

Full-time

Shift:

Day Shift

Shift Hours:

Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.