Job Information
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center Senior Dental Assistant in New York, New York
Pay Range
$27.80-$43.08
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
Exciting Opportunity at MSK: Join our team as aSenior Dental Assistantserving 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.
Role Overview:
Work with the management team to establish best practices and monitor workflows to ensure proper procedures during exams
Pre-examination and post-treatment responsibilities include sterile instrument management, organizing the examination room, ensuring adequate supplies and instruments, and ordering dental supplies/maintaining inventory
Assist with examinations and perform duties such as charting, preparing materials and instruments, passing instruments, and suctioning
Provide guidance and promote professional development on the dental assistant team
Contribute to the successful onboarding, training, and mentorship of new dental assistant staff
Provide coverage for the Dental Manager when necessary, including reallocation of staff assignments, leading daily huddles, and performing clinical rounds
Key Qualifications:
2-4 years of experience in the Dental Assistant setting with increasing leadership responsibilities
Supervisor experience is preferred
Proven understanding of dental technologies including radiographic equipment (intra-oral, Panoramic, and CBCT) and ability to capture diagnostic quality radiographs
Experience working on a team, providing leadership and guidance to teammates
Extensive knowledge of infection control and prevention in a Dental environment
Experience providing care to patients of all ages including children, adolescents, and older adults
Core Skills:
A good decision-maker, with proven success at making timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward
Willing to take action and eager to accept new opportunities and tough challenges with high energy, and passion
An enthusiastic leader with a passion for strategy
Coachable, flexible, and reflective
A great teammate and willing to reshuffle priorities as business needs dictate
Additional Information: #LI-Onsite
Location: shifts would be scheduled at our 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 am - 5 pm with the ability to be available between the hours of 8 am - 6 pm for rotating schedule/shift
Pay Range: $27.80-$43.08
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Closing
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Job LocationsUSA-NY-New York
Posted Date6 days ago(11/20/2024 3:08 PM)
Requisition ID 2024-82138
Category Allied Health - All
Pay Range $27.80-$43.08