Dental Assistant
Company: Physician Affiliate Group of NY
Location: Bronx
Posted on: May 20, 2023
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Job Description:
Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) is one of the
largest multi-disciplinary groups in the country whose main purpose
is to nurture and embolden the healthcare providers who take care
of the most fragile and vulnerable patients in New York City. PAGNY
people do more than diagnose and treat; we uplift the spirits and
dignity of patients because we love what we do, and it shows. PAGNY
is committed to recruiting and retaining productive and
enthusiastic physicians and promotes our health professionals'
wellness.
PAGNY is comprised of over 4,000 physicians and healthcare
professionals who provide services to NYC Health + Hospitals (H+H),
the largest public health system in the United States. Our
practitioners are highly skilled professionals with outstanding
credentials who deliver the highest level of quality healthcare to
patients throughout New York City.
NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi, located in the Bronx, accommodates
more than 325,000 outpatient visits, more than 100,000 emergency
room visits and more than 20,000 inpatient admissions annually. The
hospital is renowned for The Trauma Center, staffed to treat any
traumatic injury or illness, the fully accredited Breast Health
Center, and The Burn Center, with more than 40 years of work in
burn care. The hospital also serves patients of many other needs.
The hospital maintains an academic affiliation with Albert Einstein
Medical College of Yeshiva University.
NYC Health + Hospitals/North Central Bronx handle more than 156,000
outpatient visits, more than 50,000 emergency room visits and more
than 7,500 admissions annually in the 232-bed facility. The
hospital maintains an academic affiliation with the James J. Peters
VA Medical Center.
To assist dentist with direct patient care and other related
responsibilities.
Functions/Responsibilities:
Demonstrates knowledge of the Privacy and Security rules outlined
in the HIPAA guidelines
Successfully completes the mandatory three day HHC orientation
Adheres and conforms to all hospital and departmental guidelines,
policies and procedures
Maintain appropriate stock of dental supplies in assigned
operatories
Set-up and clean up all dental operatories before and after
treatment
Prepares patients for examination and treatment
Chair-side assisting of dentists
Takes dental radiographs-intra and extra oral and 3D imaging
Cleans instruments to be sterilized and maintains clinic equipment
in good hygienic condition
Cleans and organizes dental laboratory in dental clinic as
needed
Maintains an up to date clinic laboratory log
Mixes amalgams, composites, cements, impression materials and other
materials
Mix and pour stone into dental impressions
Requests supplies for the clinic
Maintains clean and orderly work environment
Performs other related dental assistant duties as required or as
determined by the Chief of Service or his/her designee
Dental assist in the Operating Room, if necessary
Maintain all current mandated training, including, but not limited
to, fire/safety, infection control, Multistar training, basic life
support
Identifies problems and communicates to immediate supervisor;
offers appropriate solutions
Demonstrates complete working knowledge of all dental equipment
within the department
Participates in quality control procedures and quality
assurance
Prepares daily work log as required
Adheres to the departmental attendance policy
Participates in identified professional organizations, external
meetings and seminars, and film critique in-service activities as
required to maintain professional acumen
Assists in departmental orientation and training of new hires and
students
All other duties as required by the department
High school graduate or equivalent
Graduate of an accredited Dental Assistant program or at least one
year of full-time satisfactory experience as a Dental Assistant
performing the duties described above
Dental Assistant Certification preferred
Good written and oral communication
Proof of Covid-19 vaccination is required prior to hire
EOE M/F/D/V
Benefits include:
Competitive compensation package
10% 401K company contribution after one year of service
Choice of a three-tiered nearly FREE medical plan
Excellent dental insurance including orthodontics coverage
Generous paid time off program
Salary Range: $38,500
ID: 2022-7798
External Company URL: http://pagny.org/
Street: 1400 Pelham Parkway S.
Qualifications:
High school graduate or equivalent
Graduate of an accredited Dental Assistant program or at least one
year of full-time satisfactory experience as a Dental Assistant
performing the duties described above
Dental Assistant Certification preferred
Good written and oral communication
Proof of Covid-19 vaccination is required prior to hire
EOE M/F/D/V
Benefits include:
Competitive compensation package
10% 401K company contribution after one year of service
Choice of a three-tiered nearly FREE medical plan
Excellent dental insurance including orthodontics coverage
Generous paid time off program
Salary Range: $38,500
Keywords: Physician Affiliate Group of NY, New Rochelle , Dental Assistant, Healthcare , Bronx, New York
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