Job Description

Kings County Hospital Center has a rich legacy for its pioneering role in medicine. Today, with over 625 beds, our hospital remains on the cutting edge of technology and provides the most modern procedures with state-of-the-art equipment. Built in 1831 as a one room infirmary for publicly supported care of the sick, Kings County Hospital Center continues to be a leading healthcare facility whose mission is to provide care to everyone regardless of their ability to pay. The hospital provides a wide range of health services, and specialties are offered in all fields of modern medicine. More than 200 clinics provide a wide array of ambulatory care services. At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons. Work Shifts

9:00 A.M - 5:00 P.M

Job Description

SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist the Dentist or Oral Surgeon, under the direct supervision of the Dentist or Oral Surgeon. Prepares the patient prior to treatment by seating the patient (escorting the patient to and from the Treatment Room) and then draping the patient. Takes X-Rays, to include, periapical and bite wings, Panorex, prepare the x-ray cassettes for the Panorex, change the x-ray developing liquids. Assume chair side duties to include, assist the dentist or oral surgeon with surgery, maintain the equipment, disinfect the dental operatory between patients, change the hand pieces between patients, break down used trays prior to sterilization, pour study models and trim, maintain the inventory of supplies and organize the cabinets. Assist with Ambulatory Surgical Procedures by giving pre and post op instructions, monitor the patients' vital signs, maintain anesthesia and invasive procedure records, prepare and break down the room between patients, Prepare procurement requisitions for E.D. specific medical-surgical supplies and equipment. Use and view the EPIC (WISDOM) scheduling system as needed. Spray the soiled instruments with the enzymatic solution and then transport the soiled instruments from the operatory to the cart in the Soiled Utility Room following the Infection Prevention standards. Minimum Qualifications

1. A four-year High School diploma or its educational equivalent, including or supplemented by successful completion of an accredited or approved Dental Assistant Program, which included or was supplemented by 600 hours of supervised internship experience assisting a dentist at chairside; or
2. A four-year High School diploma or its educational equivalent, including or supplemented by successful completion of an accredited or approved Dental Assistant Program, which included or was supplemented by 300 hours of supervised internship experience assisting a dentist at chairside; and 6 (six) months of satisfactory full-time experience as a Dental Assistant performing all of the following duties: taking and uploading dental digital imaging, assisting dentist at chairside, and preparing dental instruments for sterilization; or
3. A four-year High School diploma or its educational equivalent; and one (1) year of satisfactory full-time experience as a Dental Assistant performing the duties described in "2" above; or
4. A satisfactory combination of education and experience which is equivalent to "1", "2", or "3" above. Each 100 hours of supervised internship experience assisting a dentist at chairside is equivalent to two (2) months of full-time experience. However, all candidates must have at least a four-year High School diploma or its educational equivalent.

Experience as a receptionist or clerk in a dentist's office is not acceptable towards meeting the qualification requirements. If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply for Job " button. NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes: Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week. Retirement Savings and Pension Plans. Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees. Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts. College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities. Multiple employee discounts programs. NYC Health Hospitals

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Holiday work, Full time, Shift work,

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