Dental Assistant

Job Summary:

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma; and either one year of experience in dental assisting or graduation from an accredited program in dental assisting. 

Work Days:

Schedule based on a 40 hour work week. Monday-Friday Day Shift, 7:30am-4:00pm. Located at UHCC

Message to Applicants:

Position Status: Permanent 

Salary: $39,215 SG08

• This title earns an additional $4,000 Geographical payment annually.

Recruitment Office: Human Resources

Executive Order:

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov. 

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