Dental Assistant

Southern Jersey Family Medical Centers, Inc.; New Jersey; On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in New Jersey is seeking a Dental Assistant to join their team. In this full-time role, you'll provide quality dental care, assist dentists, and support patient flow in a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates will possess a valid NJ Radiology license, have at least one year of experience, and excellent communication skills, particularly in Spanish. This position offers flexible scheduling and the chance to make a meaningful impact on underserved populations.

Qualifications

• Valid NJ Radiology license required.
• Minimum 1 year of work experience; 2-4 years preferred.
• Knowledge of MediaDent and EPIC is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial patient interviews and monitor patient flow.
• Maintain cleanliness and readiness of examination rooms.
• Assist dentist with clinical procedures and instrument management.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Bilingual (Spanish)

Computer Skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Diploma from Dental Assistant program

CDA or RDA preferred

Job description

• Job Level:Entry Level (less than 2 years)

Southern Jersey Family Medical Centers, Inc. is looking for a DentalAssistantto provide quality and compassionate care and help make animpact with our most underserved populations.

Summary:The basic function of the Dental Assistantis to provide responsible, quality dental patient care and instrumentprocessing, and have knowledge of dental equipment/devices used whilesupporting and assisting the Dentist.

Hours:This is a full-time position that requires theability to work a flexible schedule. General daytime hours may varyMonday - Friday and up to 2 evenings per week.

Position Responsibilities/Duties:

• Perform initial patient interviews and monitor patient flow
• Assure that all examination rooms are cleaned, fully stocked andready for the next patient
• Perform radiographs and necessary clinical procedures as directedby the Dentist
• Perform various dental duties under the direct supervision of adentist in accordance with the applicable Scope of Practicedelineated by the New Jersey Board of Dentistry
• Responsible for the maintenance and servicing of all dentalinstruments, including collecting, cleaning, decontamination,assembly, and sterilization of all reusable instrumentation,supplies, and equipment used by Dentists as outlined inSterilization of Reusable Medical/Dental Devices or Instruments manual
• Operate sterilizers, maintain sterilization records/logs andperforms biological and monitor testing of sterilizers
• Establish and maintain satisfactory relationships with personnelin all operating departments of the company, patients, doctors andthe business/medical community at large
• Provide necessary patient instructions and demonstrations when necessary
• Discharge the patient upon completion of the visit
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Dental Office Manager orPractice Manager

Experience and Skills:

Position Requirements:

• Valid NJ Radiology license
• CDA (Certified Dental Assistant) or RDA (Registered DentalAssistant) preferred
• Diploma from Dental Assistant program
• High School Diploma/GED
• At least 1 year of current work experience; 2-4 years preferred
• Valid driver’s license
• Strong computer skills: knowledge of MediaDent and EPIC is a plus
• Excellent customer services and communication skills; Bilingual(Spanish) preferred

Southern Jersey Family Medical Centers is an Equal OpportunityEmployer.

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