Dental Assistant - TAG MedStaffing

Job Overview - Dental Assistant:
Our healthcare client in New York, is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant to support Dentists and Hygienists. In this role, you will prepare and dismantle operatories for patient treatment, ensuring compliance with systems and job-specific standards.

Location: Westchester, NY
Compensation: $25/hour
Schedule: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday to Friday (Including Overtime)

Responsibilities as the Dental Assistant:

• Assistance: Assist dentists and hygienists with patient care.
• Patient Coordination: Check-in patients and notify providers of their presence.
• Chart Management: Monitor and update charts, enter appointment data, and maintain comprehensive medical records.
• Appointment Data: Record daily patient appointment data to collect monthly dental statistics accurately.
• Radiograph Handling: Take and process radiographs as directed.
• Infection Control: Follow OSHA standards of infection control under CDC guidelines.
• Laboratory Duties: Maintain the dental laboratory, process instruments, and monitor lab cases.
• Equipment Maintenance: Follow weekly and monthly maintenance procedures for all sterilization equipment.

Qualifications for the Dental Assistant:

• Education: High School diploma/GED required; Vocational/Technical School/Diploma Program preferred.
• Experience: 0-1 year of work-related experience.
• Skills: Bilingual in both English and Spanish (oral and written) preferred.

Application Notice: Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, TAG MedStaffing will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.