Why Join ADAPT?

It's more than a job; it's a calling. It's where passion meets purpose. ADAPT Community Network, formerly United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of NYC provides a multitude of services to people with developmental disabilities. At ADAPT, we are 3,000 strong, and it takes every one of us to empower the lives of the people we support. With caring and great resources at hand, we know what it takes to help people live fuller, happier, healthier lives. Our employees show their commitment to the people we support every day, and we all deliver on our promise to provide innovative and comprehensive services to individuals with developmental disabilities.

For your next career move, apply with us at ADAPT Community Network! Wherever you work among our many locations around New York City, ADAPT offers paid training, competitive benefits, and we foster a team culture of learning, support, collaboration and career growth.

SUMMARY

Under general supervision, is responsible for assisting the Dentist and Dental Hygienist in providing dental services and treatments to persons served. Helps to maintain the clinic and equipment in a sanitary condition and in accordance with regulatory requirements.

THIS IS A PART-TIME ROLE FOR THURSDAYS 9 AM - 4:30 PM

SALARY - $25/hour

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties and responsibilities of the Dental Assistant will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Prepares dental patient rooms for daily treatment.

• Assists dentists and dental hygienist with procedures as required.

• Sanitizes work surfaces in patient rooms and laboratory.

• Sterilizes instruments and stores them appropriately.

• Processes x-rays and files them in patients’ charts.

• Notifies supervisor of equipment that needs to be repaired or serviced and supplies that need to be ordered.

• Maintains professional contacts with outside dental laboratories that process work for the clinic.

• Interacts professionally and in a courteous manner with other agency departments, persons served, and their families. • Participates in in-service training programs within the department.

• Keeps abreast of changes in the field.

• Directs all important situations, inquiries, and concerns to the appropriate person.

• Maintains confidentiality of patient information and records.

• Performs other related duties as requested.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English

• Good oral and written communication skills

• Good interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with coworkers and people served

• Moderate proficiency in the use of a wide range of tools, equipment, machines and instruments used in the practice of Dentistry.

• Proficiency in the use of difficult manipulative skills that are needed to perform a variety of procedures.

• Ability to work independently and take action within established policies and practice guidelines.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED and some technical dental training beyond High School

• At least one year of related experience is required and preferably with the MR/DD population LICENSE/CERTIFICATION

• New York State Dental Assistant Certification preferred but not required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Light physical effort on a regular basis as in frequent standing, bending and prolonged sitting or reaching.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regular and routine exposure to a variety of unpleasant physical working conditions.
• Occasional stress due to intermittent or cyclical workload.
• Occasional exposure to distressed persons served.
• Frequent exposure to injury or occupational hazards that require special precautions, including the need to take special precautions in the handling of blood or body fluids, chemicals, and radiation.

ADAPT Community Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADAPT Community Network does not discriminate due to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability, unemployment status or any other legally protected basis, and to the extent permitted by law. Qualified candidates of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.