The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and... more details
Dental Assistant
Job LocationsUSA-NY-New York
Posted Date14 hours ago(6/7/2024 5:43 PM)
Requisition ID
2024-77488
Category
Allied Health - All
Pay Range
$22.52-$31.13
Pay Range
$22.52-$31.13
Company Overview
The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue?our mission?at MSK and around the globe.
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Job Description
Dental Assistant, Dental Service, Department of Surgery
Exciting Opportunity at MSK: Join our team as a Dental Assistant serving the Dental Program.
The Dental Service of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center provides medically necessary dentistry for individuals who currently are receiving or have had chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and/or surgery for their cancer or allied disease. Established in 1934, the Dental Service provides diagnosis, consultation, and dental treatment of medically compromised patients, both in an outpatient and inpatient clinical setting. There has been a close working relationship and multidisciplinary team approach with the Head and Neck Service, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Service, Ophthalmic Oncology Service, Department of Radiation Oncology, Department of Pediatrics, Bone Marrow Transplant Service and various other medical oncology services. A successful effort of pre-treatment dental examination, evaluation and necessary dental and oral treatment has been instituted to eliminate and/or minimize oral complications from cancer therapies.
We are seeking an experienced Dental Assistant to help our dentists deliver high level patient care. The successful candidate will have qualifications and experience in all stages of patient care: pre-examination, examination assistance, and post treatment.
Role Overview:
Pre-examination duties will include seating and draping patients, sterile instrument management, organizing the examination room, and obtaining radiographs as prescribed by the dentist.
When assisting in an examination, you will perform duties such as charting, preparing materials and instruments, passing instruments, suctioning, for successful patient visits based on appointment note/provider direction.
Post treatment duties include providing postoperative instructions as directed by the dentist, breaking down and setting up the examination rooms ensuring adequate supplies and instruments, and maintaining/ordering dental supplies inventory.
Participation in environmental rounds, leading process improvement assignments in the clinic and ensuring Infection control best practices are utilized at all times.
Close collaboration with clinic staff, providers and Dental Manager to pivot assignment and duties to support smooth clinic flow.
Responsible for covering two clinic locations on rotation with peers
An ideal candidate has:
Proven understanding of dental technologies
Training in emergency procedures
Knowledge of HIPAA guidelines
Excellent interpersonal skills
Keen attention to detail
Deep knowledge of radiographic equipment (intra oral, Panoramic and CBCT) and ability to capture diagnostic quality radiographs.
Experience providing care to patients of all ages including children, adolescents and the elderly.
Experience or knowledgeable about infection control or prevention in a Dental environment.
You are:
Someone who readily takes action on challenges, in a fast paced, high volume dental clinic with a unique population of patients.
Able to greet and welcome our patients providing a warm environment displaying empathy.
Relatable with people across levels, functions, culture and geography.
Able to work confidently under pressure and maintain a positive attitude despite adversity.
Able to follow through on commitments and acts with a clear sense of ownership.
Able to establish and maintain relationships with patients, providers, staff and colleagues.
A sound decision-maker, even in the absence of complete information.
You need:
A high school diploma or GED and continuing education credits.
Dental Assistant course preferred.
Knowledge of First Aid and Basic Life Support.
Additional Information:
Ability to cover two NYC clinic locations; MSK’s Main Campus hospital (1275 York Ave) and David H. Koch Center for Cancer Care (530 East 74th Street)
Schedule: 9-5pm with the ability to be available between the hours of 8am-6pm for rotating schedule/shift
Reporting to the Manager for the Dental service.
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Compensation:
Pay Range $$22.52-$31.13
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