Dental Assistant: Clifton

Dr Dental; Clifton (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

401k/401 Match

Aflac

Job summary

Dr. Dental in Clifton, NJ is hiring a full-time Dental Assistant to greet patients, assist chairside, and handle radiographs and patient education.

The role focuses on infection control and sterilization, with a strong emphasis on accurate record-keeping and inventory management. The ideal candidate has radiology and infection control certificates, at least 2 years of dental assisting experience, and solid computer skills.

Qualifications

• Radiology and infection control certificates are required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Dental Assistant preferred
• High School degree or equivalent is required
• Basic computer skills and knowledge is required

Responsibilities

• Greet and prepare patients for treatment
• Chairside assisting during a variety of dental procedures
• Expose radiographs and intra-oral pictures
• Provide patient instructions and education on appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health and provide instructions for oral care following all dental treatment procedures
• Prepare, breakdown, disinfect and sterilize treatment rooms and instruments
• Maintain strict compliance with infection control, CDC, OSHA and HIPPA
• Maintain dental supply inventory and perform other job related duties
• Manage infection control - prepare and sterilize instruments and equipment

Skills

Dental assisting

Radiology procedures

Infection control

Computer literacy

Education

High School degree

Radiology certificate

Infection control certificate

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

Dr. Dental is looking for a Dental Assistant for our office located in Clifton, NJ. This is a full-time position for a friendly, and motivated Dental Assistant who is focused on providing the best patient care possible. Pay: $22-$28 plus performance bonus program! Schedule:To be discussed during interview.

• Greet and prepare patients for treatment
• Chairside assisting during a variety of dental procedures
• Expose radiographs and intra-oral pictures
• Provide patient instructions and education on appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health and provide instructions for oral care following all dental treatment procedures
• Prepare, breakdown, disinfect and sterilize treatment rooms and instruments
• Maintain strict compliance with infection control, CDC, OSHA and HIPPA
• Maintain dental supply inventory and perform other job related duties
• Manage infection control - prepare and sterilize instruments and equipment

Required Education and Experience:

• Radiology and Infection control certificates are required!
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Dental Assistant preferred
• High School degree or equivalent is required
• Basic computer skills and knowledge is required

Company Benefits

• Medical
• Vision
• 401k/401 Match
• Aflac

Job Type: Full-time

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Dentrix: 1 year (Preferred)
• Dental assisting: 1 year (Required)