Dental Assistant

Dental Care Alliance; Midland Park (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Midland Park Family Dentistry is seeking a Licensed Dental Assistant to join their team, providing high-quality patient care. The role involves assisting with dental treatments, ensuring patient comfort, and maintaining a clean and safe working environment. Candidates should have prior experience and an X-ray license to support the clinical team's efforts in delivering excellent dental care.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance and disability benefits

401(k) plan

Support for continuing education

Modern office with advanced dental technology

Qualifications

• Required X-ray license.
• Prior experience or formal training as a Dental Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Prepares treatment room and patients for dental procedures.
• Provides information to patients and assists during treatments.
• Documents dental care services in patient records.

Skills

X-ray license

Patient care

Infection control

Communication

Education

Training from a formal Dental Assistant program

Job description

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Overview

Overview

Midland Park Family Dentistry is looking for a Licensed Dental Assistant in Midland Park, New Jersey to assist our clinical team by providing a high level of patient care and satisfaction while operating in a team-based environment.

Position Overview

As a Dental Assistant you are an integral part of care team in providing support to the office and assisting the professional dental staff with treatment. Support our mission to providing excellent dental care in the community and help us create more smiles and memorable experiences. Join a team that believes in teamwork and truly cares about their patients. Candidates must have prior dental assisting experience to be considered.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay $22.00-$24.00
• Mondays - Fridays 8a -5pm/ one day off per week
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability benefits
• 401(k) plan
• Support for continuing education and professional development
• Modern office with advanced dental technology
  
  

How To Apply

If you are a dedicated Dental Assistant looking to advance your career in a modern, patient-centered practice, we invite you to apply by submitting your CV.

Be part of our journey to shape the future of dentistry. Apply today to join our mission-driven team!

Responsibilities

• Prepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols.
• Prepares patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating, and draping patient.
• Provides information to patients and employees by answering questions and requests.
• Provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment area; positioning instruments for dentist's access; suctioning; passing instruments.
• Provides materials by selecting, mixing, and placing materials on instruments and in the patient's mouth.
• Provides diagnostic information by exposing and developing radiographic studies, pouring, trimming, and polishing study casts.
• Maintains patient appearance and ability to masticate by fabricating temporary restorations; cleaning and polishing removable appliances.
• Helps dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drug and oxygen supply, and emergency telephone directory.
• Educates patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.
• Documents dental care services by charting in patient records.
• Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Conserves dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• X-ray license-REQUIRED
• Experience working as a Dental Assistant, or training from a formal Dental Assistant program
  
  

Legal Disclaimer

We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. All benefits are subject to potential vesting and eligibility requirements.

The company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ancestry, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religious creed or belief, physical or mental disability, marital or familial status, legally protected medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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