Dental Assistant II: Chairside Support, X-Rays & Patient Care

Atlantic Health; Summit (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health is seeking a dental assistant to support dentists during examinations and treatments in Summit, NJ. The role includes preparing patients, sterilizing instruments, taking vital signs, and assisting with radiographs and study casts.

The position involves patient instruction on oral hygiene, recording treatment data in patient records, and supporting post-procedure care as prescribed by the dentist.

Qualifications

• Assists dentists during examination and treatment of patients.
• Takes and records medical and dental histories and vital signs.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient, sterilizes and disinfects instruments, sets up instrument trays, and prepares materials.
• Exposes dental diagnostic x-rays and records study casts and registrations.
• Assists in management of medical and dental emergencies.
• Instructs patients in oral hygiene and plaque control; provides postoperative instructions.

Job description

Atlantic Health is seeking a dental assistant to support dentists during examinations and treatments in Summit, NJ. The role includes preparing patients, sterilizing instruments, taking vital signs, and assisting with radiographs and study casts.

The position involves patient instruction on oral hygiene, recording treatment data in patient records, and supporting post-procedure care as prescribed by the dentist.