Senior Dental Assistant

Req Number 135327Job DescriptionCoordinates the daily activities and performance of the dental assistants and the administrative support of residents to maintain delivery of quality dental services.Job Responsibility

Guides the preparation of the operatory prior to seating patient.

Guides the set up of instruments consistent with the procedure to be performed.

Assists the dentist by suctioning, reflecting tissues, passing instruments, and handling and preparing dental materials and medicaments.

Develops and files dental x-rays and maintains developing equipment and supplies.

Cleans, bags and sterilizes instruments used and is responsible for tray set-ups.

Performs dental laboratory procedures in a manner consistent with the department's procedures and protocol.

Pours and trims models.

Maintains inventory, and files and stores laboratory work.

Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.

Job Qualification

Associate's Degree required, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.

3-5 years of relevant experience, required.

Additional Salary DetailThe salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).The salary range for this position is $44,450-$69,340/yearIt is Northwell Health’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all applicants and employees equally regardless of their age, race, creed/religion, color, national origin, immigration status or citizenship status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, sex/gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, pregnancy, genetic information or genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital or familial status, partnership status, victim of domestic violence, sexual or other reproductive health decisions, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.