Dental Assistant II: Expert Chairside Support

Atlantic Health System; Summit, Northern (NJ, KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health System is seeking a skilled dental assistant to support dentists during patient examinations and treatments. The role includes preparing patients, sterilizing instruments, exposing X-rays, and assisting with impressions and study casts.

You will help manage operatory areas, maintain supplies, and educate patients on oral hygiene. The position involves recording treatment details, assisting in emergencies, applying fluoride, and performing related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Prepare patients and assist during dental procedures.
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments and operatory areas.
• Take medical and dental histories and vital signs.
• Expose dental X-rays and assist with impressions.
• Maintain study casts and fabricate trays.
• Assist in dental emergencies and provide post-op instructions.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and plaque control.
• Document treatment in patient records and handle billing tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists during examinations and treatments.
• Maintain equipment, supplies, and operatory cleanliness.
• Record treatment information in patient records.
• Apply fluoride coatings to teeth after procedures.
• May schedule appointments and assist with insurance forms.

Skills

Dental assisting

Sterilization

Patient care

X-ray imaging

Record keeping

Job description

Atlantic Health System is seeking a skilled dental assistant to support dentists during patient examinations and treatments. The role includes preparing patients, sterilizing instruments, exposing X-rays, and assisting with impressions and study casts.

You will help manage operatory areas, maintain supplies, and educate patients on oral hygiene. The position involves recording treatment details, assisting in emergencies, applying fluoride, and performing related duties as assigned.