Dental Assistant

Metropolitan Family Health Network, Inc.; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan Family Health Network, Inc. is seeking a Dental Assistant to prep patients, assist dentists in restorative dentistry or oral surgery, and ensure materials and equipment are ready for use.

The role includes taking X-rays, assisting with lab work, managing appointments, answering calls, ordering supplies, and handling dental billing while maintaining a sterile infection-control environment. This on-site position requires a high school diploma, NJ CDA or RDA certification with ID, NJ

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) or Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) with ID and certification number.
• NJ licensure to perform dental radiography procedures.
• CPR certification.
• 2–3 years of related experience.
• Bilingual English/Spanish or another language preferred.
• Working some Saturdays required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for treatment and assist the dentist in restorative dentistry or oral surgery.
• Prepare materials and equipment for treatment and have them ready for use.
• Take dental radiographs and assist with laboratory work.
• Schedule appointments, answer the phone, order supplies, and handle dental billing.
• Maintain a sterile and neat working environment according to infection control procedures.

Skills

Dental radiography

Infection control

Sterile technique

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

CDA or RDA certification

Tools

Radiography equipment

Job description

Under the direction of the Dental Director, the Dental Assistant must be able to prepare patients for treatment, assist the dentist in performing treatment to patients in restorative dentistry or oral surgery, prepare materials and equipment for treatment and have them ready for the dentist's use, take x-rays and assist the dentist in laboratory work. May perform other related work to include, but not limited to, scheduling appointments, answering the phone, ordering supplies and doing the dental billing. Also, maintain a sterile and neat working environment according to current infection control procedures.

Requirements

Must have High School Diploma or equivalent and proof of being a Certified Dental Assistant or Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) from an accredited national certification agency with ID card and certification number; must have licensure from the State of New Jersey to perform Dental Radiography procedures and CPR certification. Two (2) to Three (3) years of experience in related field. Bilingual English/Spanish or another language preferred. Working some Saturdays required.