Dental Assistant

Shrewsbury Devine Dental; Shrewsbury (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Dental Insurance

Employee discount

Tuition reimbursement

Paid sick time

Paid training

Paid jury duty

Bereavement leave

Job summary

A local dental practice is seeking a full-time Dental Assistant in Shrewsbury, NJ. The role involves assisting the dentist with patient care, taking X-rays, and maintaining a sterile environment. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 2 years experience in dental assisting and possess an X-ray license. This position offers a structured work schedule with Monday to Friday hours and the potential for paid time off and other benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of 2 years of dental assisting experience.
• Current CPR (BLS) certification required.
• X-ray license required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist during procedures, providing necessary tools and materials.
• Maintain sterilization and cleanliness of equipment and work areas.
• Take digital X-rays and assist in patient records management.

Skills

X-ray proficiency

Infection control

Patient communication

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certification by the Dental Assisting National Board

Completion of an accredited course in dental assisting

Tools

Dentrix software

Job description

Benefits/Perks

Paid time off

Dental Insurance

Employee discount

Tuition reimbursement

Paid sick time

Paid training

Paid jury duty

Bereavement leave

Job Summary A designated Dental Assistant is responsible for assisting the dentist and dental hygienist in the direct provision of primary dental care to the patients. The Dental Assistant is also responsible for sterilization, preparation, and inventory control of dental instruments and supplies. Required to perform basic tasks on patients such as performing Intra-oral and extra-oral x-rays, digital scans, Pictures, and Impressions independently.

Private Dental Office located at 850 Broad Street, Shrewsbury, NJ - 07702 looking for a full-time dental assistant.

Hours are Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, and One Saturday per month from 9:00 to 3:00. No Saturdays in Summer.

Job Type: Full-time (Up to 32 to 36 hours per week)

Responsibilities

Prepares the operatory with appropriate instruments and materials for scheduled patients.

Provides chair-side assistance during treatment, recognizing the dentist’s need for instruments, materials, retraction, or suction.

Assists in recording dental charts, dental findings, and treatment plans in the Dentrix computer software. Maintain confidentiality of records and obtain necessary consent form signatures. Take digital Intraoral and extraoral x-rays, pictures, impressions, and models as advised by the dentist.

Work independently to make the temporary crowns, remove access cement, take primary impressions, make Bleaching trays

Assists patients in resolving minor difficulties, answering their questions, and giving post-op directions to patients as authorized by the dentist.

Performs independent procedures as delegated and directed by the dentist in accordance with state regulations and law.

Maintains dental equipment and work areas in compliance with health policies and procedures relative to infection control and safety issues, including the sterilization of all reusable dental instruments and equipment and the proper disposal of all contaminated or potentially contaminated materials

Maintained infection control, general cleanliness, and disinfection for the dental operatories in between the patients.

Maintain adequate operatory supplies and generate a list for the necessary inventory.

Well organized, Maintain the lab records and Patient lab cases.

Receives and places necessary telephone calls consistent with a professional matter, clinic business, and patient care

Assists with various clinical and administrative functions of the office as appropriate and as time permits

As directed by a supervisor, performs other related and/or necessary tasks to achieve organizational and programmatic goals and objectives

Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent.

X-ray License Required

Certification by the Dental Assisting National Board is preferred. Completion of an accredited course in dental assisting preferred (Registered Dental Assistant)

must have a minimum of 2 years of dental assisting experience

Current CPR (BLS) requires a License and/or Certification

Current CPR certification required