Certified Dental Assistant
hace 22 días
New York
Job Title: Certified Surgical Technician / Certified Dental Assistant Job Summary: The Certified Surgical Technician provides direct surgical support to oral surgery, dental ambulatory OR, and specialty procedures with a focus on EYE, ENT, and Plastic cases. This role ensures the surgical environment is prepared, sterile, and well-organized to enable residents, attendings, and clinicians to deliver safe and effective patient care. Key Responsibilities: • Escort patients to the surgical chair, verify treatment plans, and ensure medical records are complete., • Provide consistent “four-handed” surgical assistance, including suctioning, passing instruments, handling medications, and monitoring patient vitals during procedures., • Prepare operating/procedure rooms by disinfecting counters, mayo stands, and equipment, and organizing sterile instruments, trays, and supplies., • Support specialty cases in EYE, ENT, and Plastic Surgery by ensuring proper instruments and materials are available., • Take radiographs as requested, before, during, and after procedures., • Restock cabinets, order surgical/medical supplies, and maintain proper inventory., • Safely dispose of medical waste and remove instruments and equipment following procedures., • Respond promptly and effectively to patient or procedural emergencies. Required Skills & Qualifications: • Dental Assistant Certification and Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required., • Minimum of 3 years of surgical technician experience; 5 years preferred., • At least 2 years of hands-on experience in EYE, ENT, and Plastic cases required., • Strong knowledge of aseptic technique, surgical instrumentation, and patient safety protocols., • Excellent written and verbal communication skills., • Ability to work in a fast-paced clinical and ambulatory surgical environment. Education: • Associate’s Degree required. Schedule & Location: • Location: New York, NY 10003, • Hours per week: 37.5 (7.5 hours/day), • Start Date: 09/29/2025, • End Date: 12/27/2025 Pride Health offers eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.