Dental Assistant

DentalHealth360; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Dental Health360 in Paramus, Clifton NJ and Spring Valley, NY is seeking a friendly Dental Assistant to join our growing team. The ideal candidate is self-driven, motivated, and engaged, with solid communication skills and a team attitude that stays professional with patients and staff and follows directions to keep the office running smoothly.

We offer full-time or part-time schedules with evenings and Saturdays/Sundays.

Qualifications

• Experience working in general dentistry (preferred)
• High attention to detail with exceptional organizational skills
• Certifications and licenses (Min X-Ray License with CDA preferred)

Responsibilities

• Assisting the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures
• Taking and developing dental radiographs (x-rays)
• Preparing and sterilizing instruments and equipment
• Helping patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment; Provide consistent exceptional service
• Taking impressions of patients' teeth for study casts (models of teeth)
• Performing office tasks that often require the use of a personal computer
• Helping to provide direct patient care in all dental specialties, including but not limited to, orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, periodontics and oral surgery
• Set up and sanitation of exam rooms
• Ensure medical safety guidelines and procedures are met
• Ability to have flexible hours; maintain cleanliness of office throughout
• Ability to take direction from office manager & dentist

Skills

General dentistry experience

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

X-Ray License with CDA preferred

Job description

Dental Health360 in Paramus, Clifton NJ and Spring Valley, NY is looking for one dental assistant to join our team. Our ideal candidate is self-driven, motivated, and engaged.

Who we are:

Our beautiful dental practices in Spring Valley, NY & Clifton and Paramus, NJ are seeking a caring, personable, and reliable Dental Assistant to join our growing organization. The applicant must be highly motivated, have solid communication skills and be a team player that can maintain a professional attitude at all times with both patients and staff and most importantly follow direction, work quickly on their feet and understand the "flow" of the office.

About the position:

Full-time or part-time schedule with ability to work evenings and Saturdays/Sundays.

We offer significant career potential for growth and an outstanding compensation for the right candidate ($28+).

Responsibilities

• assisting the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures
• taking and developing dental radiographs (x-rays)
• Preparing and sterilizing instruments and equipment
• Helping patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment; Provide consistent exceptional service
• Taking impressions of patients' teeth for study casts (models of teeth)
• Performing office tasks that often require the use of a personal computer
• Helping to provide direct patient care in all dental specialties, including but not limited to, orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, periodontics and oral surgery
• Set up and sanitation of exam rooms
• Ensure medical safety guidelines and procedures are met
• Ability to have flexible hours; maintain cleanliness of office throughout
• Ability to take direction from office manager & dentist

Qualifications

1. Experience working in general dentistry (preferred)
2. High attention to detail with exceptional organizational skills
3. Certifications and licenses (Min X-Ray License with CDA preferred)

If you are a people person, have a positive attitude, and love to learn, come join a winning team! We encourage questions. Please send resume with details of work experience.We are looking forward to hearing from you!