Dental Assistant

Elite Dental Partners

  • Marmora, NJ
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 15 days ago
We assist dental practices that are facing non-clinical challenges by providing them with industry proven non-clinical business support services.We are looking for professional staff that are able to join a collaborative and motivated team that provides non-clinical support functions to an affiliated network of dentists. These professionals have critical roles in assisting with non-clinical services across a broad network of affiliated dental practices.ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Assisting the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures
  • Capturing quality dental radiographs (x-rays)
  • patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment
OTHER RESPONSIBILTIES:
  • Carryout infection control protocol- preparing and sterilizing instruments and equipment
  • Providing patients with instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures, as directed by Doctor
  • With the direction of the Dentist, educations patients on appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health; (e.g., tooth brushing, flossing and nutritional counseling)
  • Taking impressions of patients' teeth for study casts
  • Enthusiastic communication with patients and suppliers (e.g., scheduling appointments, answering the telephone, billing and ordering supplies as directed by Office Manager)
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Dental Assistant Certificate where state regulations specify
  • X-Ray Certification where state regulations specify
  • Prior Experience with a dental management software - Dentrix preferred
QUALIFICATIONS
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Proven dedication to provide high quality, comprehensive chairside care
  • Ability to comply with safety procedures, rules, and regulations in order to maintain a clean and safe working environment
  • Strong working knowledge of dental terminology, equipment, and practices
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • General Office Activities as Required
  • Good manual dexterity
  • Bend or twist their body.
  • Sit/Stand for long periods of time
The above statements are intended to provide a general overview and level of work being performed by most people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be a list of all responsibilities, duties and requirements. Additional duties can be assigned as determined. Elite Dental Partners is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We support a diverse workforce.PI2258e3a86121-8722-34090513

Elite Dental Partners