💰 Avg $44.34k–$58.09kFull-Time401k MatchHealth InsurancePTO / Paid Time Off
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 Dental Assistants to join our team. X-Ray License Preferred. Apply today!
Location: must be willing to travel between our Hamilton and Neptune office
Patient Management
o Greet patients when they sign in and monitor arrival time
o Set up treatment rooms for procedures
o Escort patients to treatment room
o Seat patients in treatment rooms
o Show care and concern, and help patients feel comfortable
o Obtain and review health histories according to office protocol
o Ensure patients are always attended
o Anticipate and assist dentist’s needs
o Perform expanded functions and other tasks as assigned by the dentist
o Mix dental materials
o Ensure patients’ questions are answered thoroughly before they leave
o Chart patients and record date, service rendered and any charges
o Escort patients from the treatment room
o Ensure proper treatment notes are recorded in patient’s chart
o Perform clinical procedures as practice act allows and as directed by dentist
o Give patient instruction and demonstrate when necessary
o Monitor patient flow
o Notify Treatment Coordinator if a patient should be called in the evening after a difficult appointment
o Treatment Room Management and Sterilization
o Keep dental units ready, stocked and clean
o Oversee cleanliness of the treatment room according to sterilization procedures
o Disinfect treatment rooms according to OSHA regulations
o Sterilize all instruments and handpieces according to OSHA regulations
o Keep trays, instruments and treatment room drawers organized
o Ensure that office sterilization procedures document is on display
Taking X Rays according to procedures.
o Promptly send out and monitor all dental laboratory cases
o Implement the preventative maintenance/cleaning schedule for dental equipment
o Maintain dental office emergency kits and nitrous and oxygen tanks
Location: must be willing to travel between our Hamilton and Neptune office
Benefits for Full Time Employment:
Health Insurance, Bonus Pay, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, 401(K) and more!Patient Management
o Greet patients when they sign in and monitor arrival time
o Set up treatment rooms for procedures
o Escort patients to treatment room
o Seat patients in treatment rooms
o Show care and concern, and help patients feel comfortable
o Obtain and review health histories according to office protocol
o Ensure patients are always attended
o Anticipate and assist dentist’s needs
o Perform expanded functions and other tasks as assigned by the dentist
o Mix dental materials
o Ensure patients’ questions are answered thoroughly before they leave
o Chart patients and record date, service rendered and any charges
o Escort patients from the treatment room
o Ensure proper treatment notes are recorded in patient’s chart
o Perform clinical procedures as practice act allows and as directed by dentist
o Give patient instruction and demonstrate when necessary
o Monitor patient flow
o Notify Treatment Coordinator if a patient should be called in the evening after a difficult appointment
o Treatment Room Management and Sterilization
o Keep dental units ready, stocked and clean
o Oversee cleanliness of the treatment room according to sterilization procedures
o Disinfect treatment rooms according to OSHA regulations
o Sterilize all instruments and handpieces according to OSHA regulations
o Keep trays, instruments and treatment room drawers organized
o Ensure that office sterilization procedures document is on display
Taking X Rays according to procedures.
o Promptly send out and monitor all dental laboratory cases
o Implement the preventative maintenance/cleaning schedule for dental equipment
o 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
- Salary is commensurate with experience, up to $28 / hr
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