Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) - Premier HealthCare - Brooklyn, NY

Permanent Dental Assistant Job

Brooklyn, NY

Job Description

Premier HealthCare (Premier), a member of the YAI Network, is recognized by the US Surgeon General as a national model for the provision of health care, and by the National Council on Disabilities for raising the national standards of health care services for children and adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Premier has also earned a national certification as a Level 3 Patient-Centered Medical Home by the National Committee on Quality Assurance (NCQA).
We are currently recruiting a Part Time Dental Assistant.
Premier is unique in its quality of medical, dental, mental health, rehabilitation, and specialty care provided to people with disabilities and their families. With medical professionals and physicians affiliated with major hospitals in the New York metropolitan area, Premier has wheelchair accessible practices located in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Queens.
Key/Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

Serve as dentist’s chair-side assistant.
Prepare operatory for patient treatment.
Develop dental radiographs and performs independent procedures as delegated and directed by the dentist in accordance with state regulations and law.
Maintain dental department equipment and work areas in compliance with health center policies and procedures relative to infection control and safety issues, including the sterilization of all reusable dental instruments and equipment and the proper disposal of all contaminated or potentially contaminated materials.
Maintain adequate operatory supplies and compiles a list for inventory control and ordering purposes.
Assist with various clinical and administrative functions of the center as appropriate and as time permits.
Be cognizant of the expectations and concerns of the health center’s dental patients and be able to respond in an empathetic and professional manner.

Minimum Qualification Requirements including education, experience, licensure/certification, etc. and essential physical capabilities (e.g. lifting, assisting lifting, standing, etc.)

Education requirements - certified/registered Dental Assistant

Preferred Qualification Requirements (_desired requirements beyond MQRs above)_

Experience - preferred, but not required (we can definitely work with someone who wants to learn)
Ability to Float to the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Queens

Compensation: $20.00/hr.
Schedule:

Tuesdays - 227 East 41st Street, Manhattan
Wednesdays - 175 Remsen Street, Brooklyn

If you share our vision and want to help support people to live the fullest lives possible, YAI will be the right place for you.
For more information about the YAI Network, please visit our website at
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 16 per week
Benefits:

401(k) matching
403(b)
AD&D insurance
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Opportunities for advancement
Paid sick time
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Schedule:

Day shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Application Question(s):

Are you willing to Float to our Manhattan, Queens, Bronx, and Brooklyn clinics?

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

Certified Dental Assistant (Required)

Work Location: In person

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