Certified Dental Assistant

We’re looking for a part time leading to a full-time dental assistant position for our office. Your primary job will be to assist our dentists in serving our patients to ensure they leave our practice with a smile. Additional dental assisting responsibilities include preparing the work area and equipment for exams or procedures, as well as administrative duties like obtaining dental records and scheduling appointments. Job seekers should have superb organizational skills and love talking to people. Ready to join the team? Start your application today! Willing to train responsible candidate.

Location : Union City NJ

Dental Assistant Responsibilities

• Sterilize and lay out dental instruments and get all equipment ready, such as x-ray machines, anesthetics, and impression materials, to prepare treatment rooms for examinations and dental procedures
• Assist dentist during any procedures or examinations by handing off dental instruments and ensure each patient's mouth is comfortable, dry, and accessible to the dentist.
• Exposing dental x-rays from dental diagnostics and caring for dental x-ray equipment.
• Perform administrative duties such as greeting patients, answering phone calls and setting up appointments for dental visits, ordering dental supplies.
• Provide postoperative instructions to patients so they are informed about how to care for their teeth and gums after procedures to prevent infection
• Write down treatment information after every visit and ensure patient records include current dental histories
• Provide patients with oral hygiene advice to make sure they maintain pristine dental care a healthy smile

Dental Assistant Qualifications

• Associate degree in an accredited dental assistant program Preferred, ready to train new graduates.
• Dental x-ray certification preferred
• BLS and CPR certification
• Basic data entry and computer skills
• Dentrix / Dexis software knowledge preferred
• Ability to provide superb patient care and customer service
• Excellent multitasking, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Consistently professional appearance and attitude.

Dental Assistant Compensation- depends on experience and education.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour

Work Location: In person