About NYC Health + Hospitals Harlem Hospital Center has been a bedrock of the Harlem community since 1887. The hospital provides a wide range of medical, surgical, diagnostic, therapeutic and family support services to the residents of Central Harlem, West Harlem, Washington Heights and Inwood. Harlem is the largest hospital in the area, capable of treating the most seriously ill.
Harlem provides over 90 specialized ambulatory care services, dentistry and oral surgery, behavioral health services, and community substance abuse treatment. At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.
Work Shifts 7:30 A. M – 4:00 P. M ( Alternate weekend and Holidays) Duties & Responsibilities Purpose of Position : Under direct supervision, assists dentists in providing dental services to patients in clinics and health care settings; performs related work.
Examples of Typical Tasks : 1. Prepares patients for examination and treatment. 2. Assists dentists by handing them required instruments for the treatment of patients. 3.
Prepares instruments for sterilization, disinfects surface areas, and maintains clinic and clinic equipment in a hygienic condition, in accordance with infection control procedures. 4. Prepares examination room for procedures. 5. Takes and uploads dental digital imaging. 6.
Mixes amalgams, cements, composites and related materials. 7. Performs laboratory procedures, such as pouring and packaging models from impressions for prosthetics. 8. Maintains records of patients, instruments and models. 9.
Maintains clinic equipment to ensure that it is in working order. 10. Reports shortages in supplies and material and necessary equipment repairs. 11. Assists dentist in patient management; interacts with patients and the public. 12.
Schedules patient appointments; enters and retrieves data and information into computerized systems.
For Level I: 1. Possession of a valid NY State license to practice pharmacy. For Level II: In addition to meeting the qualification requirements of the lower level: 1.
Two years of post licensure experience; or 2. Completion of a post graduate specialty residency or fellowship program; or 3. Current Pharmacy Board Certification.
For Level III: In addition to meeting the qualification requirements of the lower levels, an additional: 1. One year of post licensure supervisory experience or specialty clinical experience. Benefits NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes: Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week Retirement Savings and Pension Plans Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities College Savings Program Union Benefits for eligible titles Multiple employee discounts programs Commuter Benefits Programs How To Apply If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply for Job" button.