Dental Assistant-APS in Valhalla, New York at Westchester Medical Center

Job Summary: The Dental Assistant–APS provides patient care and clerical support in a clinic setting as an assistant to the Dentist of the AIDS Program in accordance with established procedures and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Assists the dentist on day-to-day operations of the dental clinic in accordance with established procedures and regulatory requirements
• Assists dentists during examination and treatment of patients by retrieving and passing instruments, medications, and supplies as requested
• Prepares patients for dental examinations and treatment, and takes X-rays as instructed by the dentist
• Instructs and positions patients and provides information
• Sterilizes equipment and prepares for use in dental clinic
• Disposes of soiled materials in accordance with established procedures and regulatory requirements
• Registers patients and follows-up to provide information and obtain insurance or payment information
• Prepares and submits billing documents for dental visits and procedures in accordance with Medicaid, Ryan White Dental Program, ADAP, Hospital policy and regulatory requirements
• Enters and retrieves data on automated systems and prepares and submits required reports
• Prepares materials to support Administration as needed to prepare for audits and quality improvement initiatives
• Effectively uses automated systems to perform work assignments
• Performs related duties as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:

Experience: Two years Dental Assistant experience preferred

Education: Associate’s Degree in dental assisting, technology and /or Bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene preferred

Licenses / Certifications: Dental Assistant certificate required

Other:

Special Requirements:

• Ability to effectively use computer applications such as spreadsheets, word processing, calendar, e-mail and database software.
• Ability to prepare, organize and maintain accurate records.
• Ability to communicate effectively through both written and verbal communication.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions with ability to read, understand and apply rules.
• Ability to work accurately and efficiently under stressful conditions.
• Ability to deal courteously and effectively with the patients and staff.
• Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information.