Dental Assistant

ProHEALTH Dental (Where Oral Health Meets Overall Health) is a leading dental group in the New York Metropolitan Area. We are not like one of the many dental service organizations (DSOs). Instead, we are strategic partners with medical groups and healthcare organizations that understand the importance of oral health and want to add dentistry as an important service offering. Our state-of-the-art dental practices have all specialties under one roof to provide convenience and better continuity of care to patients. ProHEALTH Dental is continuously expanding our team of specialists. If you are beginning your career or are looking for a new opportunity, we would like to discuss your future with us.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide professional and quality customer service to all patients. Knowledge of HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of protected health information.
• Greet and seat patient in operatory room.
• Perform fourhanded dentistry and suction for dentist.
• Cleans, stock and maintain operatory room including dental chairs, filters, and all other systems to ensure they are prepared and ready to be utilized.
• Follow proper procedures in the disposal of sharps and hazardous waste and practice Standard precautions in accordance with CDC and NYSDOH requirements.
• Take, develop and process x-rays.
• Pour up alginate impressions, log and track outgoing and incoming lab cases.
• Post completed procedures in patient’s ledger.
• Pre-wash and check instruments for sharp and waste before sterilization.
• Ensure all current consent forms are available for doctor’s review.
• Check for a signed treatment plan before treatment is started.
• Inform doctor if treatment being performed is different than original treatment plan or additional treatment is going to be performed.
• Monitor supplies and equipment and report problems to the practice manager in a timely manner.
• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Dental experience is preferred.
• General education degree or high school diploma
• Knowledge of Dentrix and other relevant software applications
• Understanding of health & safety regulations
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
• Understanding of standard practices, procedures and dental terminology

CERTIFICATIONS, REGISTRATIONS, OR LICENSURE REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB

Dental Assistant Certification is preferred (e.g. DANB - Dental Assisting National Board)

BENEFITS

• Competitive compensation
• Generous paid time off and paid holiday benefits
• Full-time employees enjoy medical, dental and vision benefits
• Full-time employees eligible to participate in the ProHEALTH Dental VIP Dental plan at no cost
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Commuter benefits program
• Awesome employee referral program
• Training to progress your career as the company expands

ProHEALTH Dental strives to maintain a workplace that accepts and appreciates the differences among our employees. The company will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, covered veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, status with respect to public assistance or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $23.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• West Harrison, NY 10604: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person