Dental Assistant

High school diploma; and either one year of experience in dental assisting or graduation from an accredited program in dental assisting. Duties Description Part-time position, in the Dental Clinic located at the Upstate Health Care Center. Part-time, 40% position, Schedule is based on 16 hours per week. Monday-Friday, Day Shift hours may fluctuate between 7am-6pm based on operational needs.Must possess and demonstrate working knowledge of specific techniques and sequences of steps used in performing dental treatment in all aspects of general and operative dental procedures; universal and safety precautions observed in the operation of x-ray equipment and the treatment of patients; handle dental instruments effectively; follow written and verbal instructions; must also demonstrate understanding of sterile instrument processing, including use of autoclave. Duties include, but not limited to, serving as chair side assistant to dental provider, handling and manipulating various dental instruments and pieces of apparatus as directed by the dental provider; greeting patients in a friendly and courteous manner; recording patient's vital signs and follow proper medical record documentation protocol; reviewing patient's consent for treatment to ensure appropriate signatures are obtained. Will also provide administrative support to the department (e.g. answering telephones, schedule patient appointments using Hospital computer information systems, etc.). Knowledge of medical/dental terminology and medical billing along with successful completion of an accredited Dental Assistant Program is strongly preferred. The ability to maintain patient confidentiality is necessary. Additional Comments Please apply to this posting directly on our website at the following link or by searching job#76502:Link to posting: http://careers.upstate.edu/cw/en-us/job/508674?lApplicationSubSourceID= Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.Name Yesenia Medina Telephone 315-464-4962 Fax Email Address medinay@upstate.edu AddressStreet SUNY Upstate Medical University 750 East Adams Street City Syracuse State NY Zip Code 13210 Notes on Applying Please apply directly on our website!