NJ Registered Dental Assistant

Overview
Join our dynamic dental team as a Registered Dental Assistant and play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care in a fast-paced, friendly environment! This energetic position offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced dentists and staff providing chairside assistance and ensuring smooth clinic operations. If you’re passionate about dentistry, eager to expand your skills, and committed to patient comfort and safety, this is the perfect role for you! We value motivated professionals who thrive on teamwork, attention to detail, and continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists during a variety of dental procedures.
• Prepare treatment rooms with necessary instruments and materials, maintaining strict infection control and aseptic techniques.
• Take X-Rays
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations for patient privacy.
• Manage patient records using EMR systems such as Open Dental, updating medical documentation accurately.
• Excellent Computer Skills
• Measure vital signs and monitor patient comfort throughout procedures.
• Support administrative tasks by functioning as a dental receptionist when needed, including scheduling appointments and reviewing treatment plans.
• Operate advanced dental technology like 3D scanners.
• Taking Intra-Oral Photos
• Packing Retraction Cord
• Fabricating Temporaries
• Taking Impressions and pouring models
• Making chair side appliances such as occlusal guards and retainers.
• Delivery of post-op instructions

Qualifications

• Valid NJ Registered Dental Assistant license with current certification.
• Proven experience working in a dental clinic environment.
• Familiarity with EMR systems such as Open Dental
• Strong understanding of infection control protocols, aseptic technique, and sterilization procedures.
• Ability to perform X-ray procedures safely while adhering to all safety standards.
• Knowledge of dental terminology, anatomy, and medical terminology relevant to dentistry.
• Excellent communication skills.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $25.00 - $32.00 per hour

Expected hours: 12 – 18 per week

Benefits:

• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person