Þntal Assistant-Harlem Health Center-Mount Sinai Morningside-Full Time-Days

<br><b>Description</b><p><strong><u>Position Title:</u></strong></p><p><strong>Dental Assistant-Harlem Health Center-Mount Sinai Morningside-Full Time-Days</strong></p><p><strong><u>Position Summary</u>:</strong></p><p>Assists dentist during examination and treatment of patients. Seats patients and adjusts chair and equipment; drapes patient with sterile and other appropriate covering. Lays out dental instruments and supplies.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p><br><b>Responsibilities</b><ul><li>Lays out dental instruments and supplies. Hands instruments to dentist during examination and treatment as instructed or required.</li><li>Retracts patent’s mouth; operates suction equipment to maintain mouth free of secretions and sponges mouth at intervals.</li><li>Administers mouthwash; assists in tooth extraction or other surgical interventions in oral cavity.</li><li>Sterilizes and cleans linens and instruments; prepares for use.</li><li>Maintains records of dental examinations, conditions found, treatments and appointments.</li><li>May assist in taking and developing dental X-rays.</li><li>Mixes amalgam and other filling materials as requested by dentist.</li></ul><br><b>Qualifications</b><p><strong><u>Education Requirement:</u></strong></p><p>High School diploma&nbsp;</p><p><strong><u>Experience Requirement:</u></strong></p><ul><li>Working knowledge of dental software dentrix</li><li>1-2 years experience with sterilization of instruments as dental assistant or in central sterilization according to OSHA regulations</li><li>Experience disinfecting treatment rooms and materials according to OSHA regulations</li><li><span>Experience taking and developing digital radiographs of teeth and head and neck</span></li><li>Experience with dental charting, dental terminalology</li><li>Experience in assisting in oral surgery procedures</li><li>Knowledge of dental instruments and procedures</li><li>Be able to anticipate doctor's needs and chairside assist doctor with complex procedures</li><li>Knowledge of dental materials, know how to prepare technique sensitive supplies.</li><li>Knowledge of CAD cam digital xrays</li><li><span>1 year related experience preferred</span></li><li><span>Basic Life Support (BLS) required</span></li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Collective bargaining unit: SEIU 1199-MSSL</p><br><b>Employer Description</b><p class=