Dental Assistant II, Per Diem Days, Summit, NJ

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

Responsible for assisting dentists during examination and treatment of patients. Maintains equipment, supplies, operatory area(s), and delivery of quality dental services.

• Prepares patient, sterilizes and disinfects instruments, sets up instrument trays, and prepares materials.
• Takes and records medical and dental histories and vital signs of patient.
• Exposes dental diagnostic x-rays. Makes preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts.
• Pours, trims, and polishes study casts, fabricates custom impression trays from preliminary impressions, cleans and polishes removable appliances, and fabricates temporary restorations.
• Assists dentists in management of medical and dental emergencies.
• Instructs patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs. Provides postoperative instructions prescribed by dentist.
• Records treatment information in patient records.
• Applies protective coating of fluoride to teeth.
• May schedule appointments, prepare bills and receive payment for dental services, complete insurance forms, and maintain clerical records.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.