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About the Role
A Dental Assistant is responsible for assisting Dentists/ Hygienists as needed and preparing/dismantling operatory for patient treatment. This role performs job duties in compliance with systems and job-specific standards.
Responsibilities
- Check-in patients and notify providers that the patient is present.
- Monitors and updates charts; enter date of visit, department and provider name on daily log sheet; adds sheets to medical record; places and documents radiographs in/on X-ray folder; places treatment plans, periodontal charts, informed consent forms, referral forms, and contracts for complex treatment into the dental subdivision of the comprehensive medical record.
- Records patient appointment data daily (i.e. no shows, cancellations, emergencies, payment source [Medicaid, self-pay, etc.]) to accurately collect monthly dental statistics.
- Takes and processes radiographs as directed by the dentist/hygienist.
- Assists dentists/hygienists with patient care.
- Follows OSHA standards of infection control under CDC guidelines endorsed by department, JCAHO, organization, and overseen by Infection Control Officer.
- Maintains supplies and instruments in dental operators.
- Maintains dental laboratory, processes instruments, and monitors lab cases (check-in of lab cases, pouring impressions where indicated, storing cases, sending out lab cases, completing lab log sheets, etc.).
- Follows weekly and monthly maintenance procedures for all sterilization equipment.
Requirements
- Minimum Education Requirement: High School diploma/ GED
- Minimum Work-Related Experience: 0 -1 year
- Preferred Education Requirement: Vocational/ Technical School/ Diploma Program
- Preferred Specialized Skills & Knowledge: Bilingual in both English and Spanish (orally and written)
Skills
- Bilingual in both English and Spanish (orally and written)
Location
- Sun River Health – Amenia
- 3360 Route 343, Amenia, NY 12501
Work Type
- Full-Time
Experience Level
- 0 -1 year
Education Level
- High School diploma/ GED
- Vocational/ Technical School/ Diploma Program
Salary/Compensations
- $20.50 - $21.11 (0-2 years)
- $20.80 –$22.33 (3-4 years)
- $22.94 –$23.55 (5-6 years)
- $1,500 Sign On Bonus
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Life and Disability Coverage
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Commuter and Transit Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee Discount Program
- Provider Incentive Compensation Program: Quality & Productivity
- Professional License, Certification and DEA Fees Reimbursement
About the Company
- Sun River Health has a rich history of providing quality, affordable health care to communities in need.
- Founded in the early 1970s by four African American women in Peekskill, New York, the organization was established to address the lack of accessible health services in their community.
- With the help of a small federal grant, the first Sun River Health site opened its doors in 1975.
- Over the years, Sun River Health has grown into a comprehensive Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) system with over 45 locations, serving more than 250,000 patients across the Hudson Valley, New York City and Long Island.
- Our exceptional primary care practitioners, specialists and support staff are dedicated to delivering high-quality care to all individuals, regardless of their ability to pay.
- In December 2018, Sun River Health expanded its reach by merging with Brightpoint Health, an FQHC network offering integrated medical, behavioral and social support services in New York City.
- This merger allowed us to enhance our services and continue our mission under the unified name of Sun River Health.
- At Sun River Health, we believe in fostering a culture of wellness, inclusivity and recognition.
- Our Workforce Wellness Program promotes staff wellness through ongoing challenges and activities, encouraging participation and rewarding engagement.
- We celebrate our staff's dedication and person-centered spirit through the Planetree Recognition Awards, which honor innovation, leadership and community spirit.
- We are committed to creating a supportive and collaborative work environment where all team members can thrive.
- Our values of respect, integrity and excellence guide our interactions with patients and colleagues alike, ensuring that everyone receives the care and support they deserve.
- Join us at Sun River Health and be part of an award-winning network of care that has been serving our communities since 1975.
- We are always looking for skilled and dedicated professionals to join our team and help us continue our mission of providing quality health care to all.
Equal Opportunity
- Sun River Health provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, sexual preference, or non-disqualifying physical or mental handicap or disability in each aspect of the human resources function.
- Applicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with reasonable accommodation.
- The organization shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.