Locum Tenens Dentistry Jobs in Nedrow, New York
Adelphi is seeking a Dental Assistant to provide services at a facility in Syracuse, New York. The ideal candidate will provide support to the dental team and ensure patients' comfort and well-being throughout their dental procedures.
Job Quick Facts:
• Ref #: BD-398-01
• Profession: Allied Health
• Specialty: Dental Assistant
• Location: Syracuse, New York
• Service Setting: Medical Center
• Job Type: Contract
• Start Date: ASAP
• Shift schedule: Mon-Fri, 40 hrs/week
• Contract Term: 1 year
• Rate: $21
Requirements:
• Completion of an accredited Dental Assistant Program
• 1 year experience in dental assisting preffered
Responsibilities:
• Serve as chair side assistant to dental provider.
• Provide administrative support to the department (e.g. answering telephones, schedule patient appointments using hospital computer information systems, etc)
• Handle various dental instruments and pieces of apparatus as directed by the dental provider.
• Record patient's vital signs and follow proper medical record documentation protocol.
• Review patient's consent for treatment to ensure appropriate signatures are obtained.
• Observe safety precautions in the operation of x-ray equipment and the treatment of patients.
• Demonstrate understanding of sterile instrument processing, including use of autoclave.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of specific techniques and sequences of steps used in performing dental treatment in general and operative dental procedures.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.
• Perform other duties as assigned.