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Job DetailsJob Location: New Hartford, NY 13413Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High SchoolSalary Range: $18.00 - $18.00 HourlyJob Shift: DayDEPARTMENT: Dental Clinic POSITION: Dental Assistant SUPERVISOR: Dental Supervisor HOURS: Full Time, Monday-Friday, 8:30a-4:30p Responsibilities/Duties: Act as chairside assistant to the dentist. Assist the dental hygienists chairside and/or in work areas. Assist the dental schedulers with clerical concerns when needed. Expose and process quality radiographs as requested by the dentists or dental hygienists. Keep track of inventory of supplies for the dental department and inform purchasing coordinator of needs. Be responsible for sterilization of dental instruments following proper sterilization techniques. Maintain work areas that are clean and safe meeting New York State Sanitary Code and of OSHA according to departmental standards. Be responsible for general maintenance of equipment (i.e. handpieces, autoclave, etc.) as necessary and in accordance with established guidelines. Performs duties according to the highest ethical and moral standards, and in adherence with the facility’s corporate compliance plan and all applicable governing laws. Adheres to the facility’s confidentiality statement in accessing and safeguarding protected health information (PHI) of residents and employees, as necessary to perform job duties. Performs any other duties as requested by the Dental Supervisor. QualificationsHigh school graduate or equivalent. Experience preferred in general dentistry. Completion of BOCES dental assisting program or commitment to do so. Certification in dental assisting desirable but not required. Value for high quality customer service standard with ability to effectively and courteously deal with the public and co-workers in a busy multi-task environment required. Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality of all patient related information. Sufficient time management capabilities to accomplish assigned duties and prioritize among multiple tasks. Demonstrated understanding and implementation of the core values of our organization relating to ethics, relationships and success as shown by daily actions. Additional Information: Charles T. Sitrin Health Care Center Inc. endeavors to make applying for a position accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact HR Department/Recruiter/Human Resources at HR_Dept@Sitrin.com Sitrin is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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