PT Dental Assistant (with X-Ray License)

NÜVA Smile; Hamilton (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a top-rated family dental practice in Hamilton, NJ, as a part-time Dental Assistant. Responsibilities include patient management, treatment room sterilization, and assisting the dentist. Full-time benefits include Health Insurance, Bonus Pay, and more.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Bonus Pay

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401(K)

Qualifications

• X-Ray License required.
• Graduating from dental assistant school is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and monitor arrival times.
• Set up treatment rooms for procedures.
• Assist the dentist's needs and perform clinical procedures.

Skills

X-Ray License

Knowledge of dental instruments

Understanding of health & safety regulations

Good computer skills

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Well-organized

Reliable

Bilingual in Spanish and English

Education

High school diploma

Graduating from dental assistant school

Job description

Come join one of the "Top 10 Emerging Groups to Watch", as voted by Group Dentistry Now! We are a busy family practice performing all phases of general dentistry, as well as perio and ortho, and we are looking for FT/PT Dental Assistants to join our team. X-Ray License Required. Apply today!

Benefits for Full Time Employment: Health Insurance, Bonus Pay, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, 401(K), and more!

Patient Management

• Greet patients when they sign in and monitor arrival times
• Set up treatment rooms for procedures
• Escort patients to treatment rooms
• Seat patients in treatment rooms
• Show care and concern, and help patients feel comfortable
• Obtain and review health histories according to office protocol
• Ensure patients are always attended
• Anticipate and assist the dentist’s needs
• Perform expanded functions and other tasks as assigned by the dentist
• Mix dental materials
• Ensure patients’ questions are answered thoroughly before they leave
• Chart patients and record data, services rendered, and charges
• Escort patients from the treatment room
• Ensure proper treatment notes are recorded in the patient’s chart
• Perform clinical procedures as permitted by practice act and as directed by the dentist
• Give patient instructions and demonstrate when necessary
• Monitor patient flow
• Notify Treatment Coordinator if a patient should be called in the evening after a difficult appointment

Treatment Room Management and Sterilization

• Keep dental units ready, stocked, and clean
• Oversee cleanliness of the treatment room according to sterilization procedures
• Disinfect treatment rooms according to OSHA regulations
• Sterilize all instruments and handpieces according to OSHA regulations
• Keep trays, instruments, and treatment room drawers organized
• Ensure that office sterilization procedures are documented and on display

Additional Responsibilities

• Taking X Rays according to procedures
• Promptly send out and monitor all dental laboratory cases
• Implement the preventative maintenance/cleaning schedule for dental equipment
• Maintain dental office emergency kits and nitrous and oxygen tanks

Skills

• X-Ray License required
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
• Understanding of health & safety regulations
• Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus
• Good computer skills
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Attention to detail
• Well-organized and reliable
• High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred
• Bilingual in Spanish and English is preferred

Salary is commensurate with experience. This position is for our Hamilton, NJ office and is part-time.