Dental Assistant

Cambridge Dental Group; Toms River (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A dental practice in Toms River is seeking a Full-time Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) to support the general dentist in various procedures. Responsibilities include taking radiographs, assisting with Invisalign evaluations, and ensuring patient comfort. The practice emphasizes infection control, adhering to OSHA standards, and providing a caring environment. This position offers an opportunity for professional growth in a supportive team. Applicants should have a passion for patient care and dental services.

Qualifications

• Must be a Certified Dental Assistant (CDA).
• Experience in a dental practice is an advantage.
• Knowledge of OSHA and infection control standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist the general dentist during procedures.
• Prepare treatment rooms by cleaning and disinfecting.
• Organize lab cases and manage inventory.
• Assist with evaluation of Invisalign patients and lab case organization.
• Maintain patient comfort and infection control standards.
• Support front desk and other staff as needed.
• Manage inventory and ordering of supplies to ensure operatory readiness.

Skills

Assisting dentists

Taking radiographs

Invisalign assistance

Patient comfort

Inventory control

Job description

Overview

Job Description: Seeking Full time CDA for general practice. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for assisting the general dentist.
• Provide clinical support by assisting the general dentists/specialists in various dental procedures.
• Taking radiographs.
• scanning for Invisalign and possibly crowns ( We can train).
• assist with the evaluation of Invisalign patients.
• Ensuring optimal patient comfort.
• Demonstrating practice management skills by organizing lab cases, monitoring completion dates, and ensuring each assigned operatory is set up and ready prior to seeing each patient.
• inventory control, assisting with ordering supplies.
• Helping out at the front desk and with other assistants as is necessary.

Infection Control and Compliance

We practice infection control and OSHA standards in the operatory prior to, during, and after procedures. This includes ensuring assigned areas are cleaned and disinfected between each patient\'s visits to the dentist. We are fully prepared for all new COVID regulations and recommendations.

A friendly, caring environment that values professionalism and top-notch service to patients. In this new Covid environment, safety for staff and patients is critical.