Position Summary:We are seeking a bilingual English/Spanish Dental Assistant to work part time on Thursdays 8:00-4:30 in our Elmhurst, Queens based school health department. This role is serving a high school aged population.
Key Duties:Assists the Dentist with 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.
Starting Compensation: $21.00 per hour
While this role is permanently stationed to work every Thursday in Elmhurst, Queens; initial training will take place in the Bronx.
To work in a school health setting, incumbents will complete NYC Department of Education background check.
About Urban Health Plan:At Urban Health Plan (UHP) our mission is to continuously improve the health of communities and the quality of life of the people we serve by providing affordable, comprehensive, quality, primary and specialty health care and by assuring the performance and advancement of innovative best practices. At UHP, our commitment to provide patient-centered, holistic, quality health care, is part of a tradition started by our founder, Dr. Richard Izquierdo, more than 50 years ago. That tradition continues today by promoting excellence in everything that we do.
UHP is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin/ancestry, citizenship status, disability, age, marital or family status, and military or veteran status.
