Princess Dental Staffing
School-Based Certified Dental Assistant (Bilingual Spanish/English) - Urban Health Plan, Inc - Spring Valley, NY
- Permanent Dental Assistant Job
- Spring Valley, NY
Job Description
Position Summary:
The Dental Assistant will join our School Health Department working based out of schools in the Bronx and Queens. Our School Health team provides health care and specialty services to elementary, middle school, and high school students in public schools located in the Bronx and Queens. Our Dental Assistant will build relationships with school faculty and staff.
Candidates must be willing to rotate between our different schools to provide services if needed working 1-2 days in Queens and 3 days in the Bronx. Candidate must be able to commit to working 40 hours a week, Monday - Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm.
Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED Required.
Must possess Dental Assistant Certification
0-1 years of related experience in a dental setting.
Must have flexible schedule.
Bilingual Spanish/English required.
Previous experience working in a school-based setting, a plus.
Key Duties:
Assists the Dentist and Dental Hygienist in route procedures.
Takes digital X-rays and impressions.
Orders dental supplies and maintains inventory.
Sterilizes all equipment.
Schedules appointments and maintains reception area as required.
Distributes patient educational materials as needed.
Adheres to National Patient Safety Goals.
About Urban Health Plan:
At Urban Health Plan (UHP) our mission is to continuously improve the health of communities and the quality of life of the people we serve by providing affordable, comprehensive, quality, primary and specialty health care and by assuring the performance and advancement of innovative best practices. At UHP, our commitment to provide patient-centered, holistic, quality health care, is part of a tradition started by our founder, Dr. Richard Izquierdo, more than 50 years ago. That tradition continues today by promoting excellence in everything that we do.
Starting Compensation: Minimum $43,680 ($21.00) per year; Maximum $43,680 ($21.00) per year
As a full time associate at Urban Health Plan, you'll enjoy:
Fully funded Health Insurance for you/73.5% funded Health Insurance for your family
Dental,Vision, and prescription Coverage
401(k) Retirement Savings (including 3% annual employer contribution)
Comprehensive time off including paid vacation, personal time, sick time, and paid holidays (including your birthday!).
Flex Spending Accounts (Health care, Dependent Care, and Commuter Benefits)
Entertainment Discount Programs
Employee Assistant Programs
Eligibility to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
Fitness Discounts and Perks through our medical plan
$50,000 term life Insurance
UHP is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin/ancestry, citizenship status, disability, age, marital or family status, and military or veteran status.
