Dental Assistant (with X-Ray License)
Summary
Title: | Dental Assistant (with X-Ray License) |
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ID: | 6445 |
Location: | Newark, NJ |
Department: | Dental Assistant |
Description
Come join one of the "Top 10 Emerging Groups to Watch", as voted by Group Dentistry Now! We are a busy family practice performing all phases of general dentistry as well as perio and ortho, and we are looking for FT/PT Dental Assistants to join our team. X-Ray License Required. Apply today!
Benefits for Full Time Employment:
Health Insurance, Bonus Pay, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, 401(K) and more!
Responsibilities
- Welcome customers in the dental office
- Prepare customers for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
- Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
- Sterilize instruments according to regulations
- Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
- Undertake lab tasks as instructed
- Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
- Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
- Schedule appointments
- Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures
Skills
- X-Ray License required
- Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
- Understanding of health & safety regulations
- Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus
- Good computer skills
- Excellent communication and people skills
- Attention to detail
- Well-organized and reliable
- High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred
- Spanish and Portuguese speaking preferred. Must speak English.
- Salary is commensurate with experience; Range $20-25
- This position is for our Newark, NJ office.
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