Dental Assistant (Future Opportunities in the Triad)

Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry; New Jersey; On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry in New Jersey is looking for a skilled Dental Assistant II to assist in various dental procedures. The role involves preparing treatment plans, maintaining dental equipment, and ensuring patient care.

The ideal candidate should have 2-5 years of experience, be CPR certified, and demonstrate teamwork and attention to detail. Excellent benefits including dental, health, and vision insurance are offered.

Qualifications

• Preferred 2-5 years of Dental Assistant experience.
• Achieved CDA certification or relevant training.
• CPR certified or willing to become certified within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assists the dentist in providing dental treatment.
• Functions as a treatment coordinator for patients.
• Maintains dental instruments, supplies, and equipment.

Skills

Dental Assistant experience

CPR certification

Eaglesoft/Denticon software knowledge

Independent thinking

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Education

DAII Training or equivalent

CDA certification

Job description

DENTAL ASSISTANT II KEY COMPETENCIES

• Assists the dentist in providing dental treatment
• Functions as a treatment coordinator and prepares and presents treatment plan to patients
• Schedules patient appointment to accommodate potential obstacles
• Maintains dental instruments, supplies and equipment
• Collects and records patient health histories
• Assists with patient management during dental procedures
• Completes instrument cleaning & sterilization and post‑op sanitization of treatment rooms
• Prepares dental materials and equipment as needed for the scheduled treatment
• Completes dental charting
• Is responsible for inventory supply and other ancillary duties

DENTAL ASSISTANT II QUALIFICATIONS

To successfully perform the job responsibilities for the position of Dental Assistant, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required but are not necessarily all inclusive. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential requirements.

Dental Assistant II Essential Requirements

• DAII Training or equivalent
• Preferred 2‑5 years of Dental Assistant experience
• Achieved CDA certification, or completed radiological equivalency exam through NC State Board of Dental Examiners, or completed CODA‑accredited dental assisting program
• CPR certified, or will become CPR certified within 30 days of hire
• Ability to professionally present clinical information regarding treatment plans and insurance information to patients
• Knowledge of Eaglesoft and/or Denticon software a plus
• Regular and timely attendance
• Ability to demonstrate independent thinking and exercise good judgment ability to formulate, affect, interpret, and/or implement operating practices
• Ability to demonstrate a teamwork approach to job responsibilities
• Ability to demonstrate initiative, dependability and promptness
• Must perform frequent repetitive work with attention to detail
• Must have the ability to be flexible and accept different work assignments within the practice, including traveling to other locations, with a positive approach
• Ability to follow instructions and takes responsibility for own actions
• Ability to exercise confidentiality with Patients and patient care
• Must listen attentively for clarification to ensure necessary outcomes

Language and Reasoning Abilities

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, procedure manuals, and written correspondence
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance