Dental Assistant- Mobile Dental Unit - Rockingham County Government - Queens, NY

JOB SummaryRockingham County is an equal opportunity employer and will comply with federal and state statutes regarding discrimination in employment.This posting is continuous and will remain posted to fill vacancies as they become available. Applicants that apply to this posting will be considered for any vacancies of this type and will only need to apply once. Paid Medical, Dental, Vision & Life InsuranceOnsite wellness/medical clinicOnsite fitness centerRetirementFlexible SpendingPaid Vacation, Sick & HolidaysBereavementCommunity Service LeaveWeekends Off (varies by position)Flexible Work Schedules & Telework Options (varies by position)Tuition Reimbursement401-K & 457 PlansGeneral Definition of WorkPerforms intermediate skilled human support work providing dental care and palliative emergency dental care, answering phones, making appointments, taking payments, sterilizing equipment, preparing and maintaining files and records, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the supervision of the Dentist in the agency’s Mobile Dental Unit. The employee in this position will travel to schools in Rockingham County and work primarily with children.The schedule for this position is typically 8am-4pm Monday - Thursday. (Occasional Fridays may be required)Qualification RequirementsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Essential FunctionsAssists the Dentist with all treatment procedures.Examines patients' oral condition; charts existing teeth and restorations.Assists with x-rays, scanning, and mounting of radiographs.Prepares instrument tray for examination and procedures; prepares medications, cements, alloys, etc.Provides patients with information about oral healthcare.Cleans, sterilizes and maintains equipment.Makes appointments, screens patients for eligibility, files patients records.Inventories and stocks equipment and supplies.Operates various types of equipment, such as oral evacuation device, retractors, and air and water devices.Enters data into system; prepares and maintains files and records.Assists patients with completing required paperwork; develops patient information packets.Prepares reports and other types of correspondence; prepares and maintains files and records.Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesComprehensive knowledge of County and Department policies and procedures; comprehensive knowledge of applicable local and State laws, rules and regulations; thorough knowledge of the equipment, instruments, practices and procedures utilized in a general dentistry practice; thorough knowledge in preparing reports and other types of correspondence; thorough knowledge in the use of standard office equipment and associated software (e.g. Avatar, NC Tracks); ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form; ability to compute rates, ratios and percentages; ability to maintain effective working relationships medical officials, patients, and associates. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Preference will be given to applicants who have completed an ADA-accredited dental assisting program.Special RequirementsObtain Intraoral Radiology, Coronal Polish, Sterilization/Infection Control/OSHA, ICS 100, IS 200, 700 and 800 certifications within six months of hire.Complete Dental Office Emergencies, Chairside Dental Assistant and Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse & Neglect training within six months of hire.Valid driver's license Note: In accordance with State mandates and the Rockingham County Emergency Operations Plan, Rockingham County Health and Human Services staff from the Divisions of Social Services, Public Health and Integrated Health are required to staff emergency shelters during times of disaster. Please be advised that every staff person is eligible to be assigned to an emergency shelter or Emergency Operations Center.

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