Dental Assistant (with RDA)

Smile Brands Inc.; Boonton (NJ); On-site; USD 42,705 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off (PTO)

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401k plan

Employee discount programs

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Smile Brands Inc. in Boonton, NJ, is looking for a Dental Assistant to join their clinical team. In this role, you will prepare patients and treatment rooms, educate patients on oral hygiene, and ensure excellent patient care.

The position requires meeting state-specific credentialing, CPR/BLS certification, and knowledge of dental terminology, alongside a commitment to patient health. Competitive pay ranges from $31 to $35 per hour, with various employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Must meet all state-specific dental assistant credentialing requirements.
• Current CPR/BLS certification or ability to obtain it before start.
• Knowledge of infection control protocols and OSHA/HIPAA standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients and treatment rooms for dental procedures.
• Educate patients on appropriate oral hygiene strategies.
• Improve oral health and solve dental challenges.

Skills

Knowledge of dental terminology

Strong communication

Commitment to excellent patient care

Education

State-specific dental assistant credentialing requirements

Current CPR/BLS certification

Job description

Overview

In this role, you’ll be an important member of the clinical team, working alongside GPs and other Specialty Clinicians dedicated to serving patients. You’ll be supporting many sides of the practice, greeting and guiding patients, and helping out across the office as needed.

Schedule (days/hours)

Mon 9am-5:30, Tues 9am-7pm, Wed 9am-5:30pm, Thur 7:30-2:30, Fri 8am-1pm

Responsibilities

• Preparing patients and treatment rooms for dental procedures
• Helping to educate patients on appropriate oral hygiene strategies
• Improving oral health, solving dental challenges, and bettering smiles every day

Qualifications

• Meet all state-specific dental assistant credentialing requirements for the duties assigned in the state of employment (e.g. RDA, CDA, EFDA, state registration, or equivalent as required by the state)
• Current CPR/BLS certification (or ability to obtain prior to start date)
• Knowledge of dental terminology, infection control protocols, and OSHA/HIPAA standards
• Strong communication and commitment to excellent patient care

Compensation

$31-$35/hr

About Us

Benefits are determined by employment status/hours worked and include paid time off ("PTO"), health, dental, vision, health savings account, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, employee discount programs, pet insurance, and a 401k plan.

Smile Brands supports over 650 affiliated dental practices across 28 states all focused on a single mission of delivering Smiles For Everyone! Smiles for patients, providers, employees, and community partners. Everyone. Our growing portfolio of affiliated dental brands and practice models range from large regional brands to uniquely branded local practices. This role is associated with the affiliated dental office listed at the top of the job posting on our career site.

Smile Brands Inc. and all Affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), protected hair style and texture (The CROWN Act), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. If you would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [e-mail]