Dental Assistant

Specialty1 Partners; North Bergen (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Juan C. Alonso DMD a PC in North Bergen, NJ is seeking a talented Dental Assistant experienced with Oral Surgery to support our Oral Surgeon in a busy specialty practice.

We are looking for a talented and skilled Dental Assistant who can help us accomplish our mission to improve the lives of our patients by providing a world-class specialty experience for every patient. Your responsibilities include preparing the surgical area and instruments, assisting during procedures, sterilizing

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years as dental assistant, Oral Surgery preferred.
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods.
• Understanding of health & safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the surgical area, instruments, and equipment before each procedure.
• Assist the surgeon during procedures by anticipating needs and assisting as required.
• Keep surgical areas and instruments clean and sterilized.
• Monitor and record patient vitals and ensure patient comfort and safety.
• Prepare and provide post-operative instructions and materials to patients.
• Help maintain inventory and order supplies as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the surgeon or office manager.

Skills

Knowledge of dental instruments andst

Health & safety regulations

Non-surgical task handling

Job description

Our office, Juan C. Alonso DMD a PC in North Bergen, NJ is seeking a talented Dental Assistant to assist our Oral Surgeon, to join our busy specialty practice.

We are looking for a talented and skilled Dental Assistant experienced with Oral Surgery to help us accomplish our mission to improve the lives of our patients by providing a world-class specialty experience for every patient. Here is what you need to know about the role, our team and why we could be the right next step in your career.

Your Responsibilities

You will ensure excellent patient service and lift administrative and basic dental tasks off the Surgeon's shoulders. You will be focused on ensuring that the patients' needs, concerns, and questions are answered. You will help keep the patient relaxed and comfortable during their visit, being the patients go to resource during their visit which includes the following:

• Prepare the surgical area, instruments, and equipment before each procedure.
• Assist the surgeon during procedures by anticipating the surgeon's needs and assisting as required.
• Keep surgical areas and instruments clean and sterilized.
• Monitor and record patient vitals and ensure patient comfort and safety.
• Prepare and provide post-operative instructions and materials to patients.
• Help maintain inventory and order supplies as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the surgeon or office manager.

As one of the essential members of our office, you will also help to facilitate/coordinate other office responsibilities as needed.

Your Background

You are a resourceful Dental Assistant experienced with oral surgery who loves helping patients receive the experience they deserve and helping the Oral Surgeon to provide it. You're excited by the prospect of a patient leaving your office in a healthier, stronger, and more comfortable / happier being, each and every day. You’re a kind, passionate and collaborative problem-solver who is able to proactively adjust to shifting priorities and values the chance to make an important impact.

You also have the following:

• At least 3-5+ years of experience as dental assistant, Oral Surgery specialty is preferred
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
• Understanding of health & safety regulations
• Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks