Job Description

Job Description

Job ID#:

4492

Job Category:

Dental

Position Type:

Employee (Full Time)

Position Summary:

As a member of the Dental Department, we are hiring Dental Assistants who will play a pivotal role in the day-to-day operations of the team. Dental Assistants will provide chairside support to Pediatric and General Dentistry and allow for our Dentists to provide efficient, high quality care to patients.  They are responsible for providing hands-on support and completing prep work so Dentists can complete the required tasks at maximum speed and efficiency.

We are seeking a part time Dental Assistant who can work 2-3 shifts between Mondays and Saturdays

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED Required.
• Dental Assistant Certificate required. 
• Minimum of 3 years of experience with 4-handed dentistry.  
• Bilingual English/Spanish required. 
• Knowledge of Dental Software and EHR (e.g. Dentrix), highly desired. 
• Ability to adhere to National Patient Safety Goals.

Key Duties:

• Assists the Dentist with routine procedures.
• Prepares treatment room and tray setups for dental provider. 
• Takes digital X-rays and impressions.
• Orders dental supplies and maintains inventory.
• Completes infection control sterilization of all equipment and instruments. 
• Schedules appointments and maintains reception area as required.
• Distributes patient educational materials as needed.

Starting Compensation: Minimum $23.00 per hour; Maximum $25.00 per hour

Work Environment Type, Location, and Schedule:

Onsite employment, Bronx NY 10459. Regularly scheduled part time employment for 2-3 shifts per week. 

About Urban Health Plan:

At Urban Health Plan (UHP) our mission is to continuously improve the health of communities and the quality of life of the people we serve by providing affordable, comprehensive, quality, primary and specialty health care and by assuring the performance and advancement of innovative best practices. At UHP, our commitment to provide patient-centered, holistic, quality health care, is part of a tradition started by our founder, Dr. Richard Izquierdo, 50 years ago. That tradition continues today by promoting excellence in everything that we do. 

UHP is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin/ancestry, citizenship status, disability, age, marital or family status, and military or veteran status.

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