School-Based Certified Dental Assistant (Bilingual Spanish/English)

$43,680 - $43,680/Yr

Urban Health Plan - Queens, NY

Full-time - Entry Level

Queens, NY

Hospitals

About the position

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. Candidate must be able to commit to working 40 hours a week, Monday - Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice-to-haves

• Previous experience working in a school-based setting, a plus.

Benefits

• 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