Dental Assistant (with X-Ray License)

NÜVA Smile

  • South Brunswick, NJ
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
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!Location: East Brunswick or Old Bridge NJBenefits for Full Time Employment:
Health Insurance, Bonus Pay, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, 401(K) and more!Patient Managemento Greet patients when they sign in and monitor arrival timeo Set up treatment rooms for procedureso Escort patients to treatment roomo Seat patients in treatment roomso Show care and concern, and help patients feel comfortableo Obtain and review health histories according to office protocolo Ensure patients are always attendedo Anticipate and assist dentist’s needso Perform expanded functions and other tasks as assigned by the dentisto Mix dental materialso Ensure patients’ questions are answered thoroughly before they leaveo Chart patients and record date, service rendered and any chargeso Escort patients from the treatment roomo Ensure proper treatment notes are recorded in patient’s charto Perform clinical procedures as practice act allows and as directed by dentisto Give patient instruction and demonstrate when necessaryo Monitor patient flowo Notify Treatment Coordinator if a patient should be called in the evening after a difficult appointmento Treatment Room Management and Sterilizationo Keep dental units ready, stocked and cleano Oversee cleanliness of the treatment room according to sterilization procedureso Disinfect treatment rooms according to OSHA regulationso Sterilize all instruments and handpieces according to OSHA regulationso Keep trays, instruments and treatment room drawers organizedo Ensure that office sterilization procedures document is on displayTaking X Rays according to procedures.o Promptly send out and monitor all dental laboratory caseso Implement the preventative maintenance/cleaning schedule for dental equipmento Maintain dental office emergency kits and nitrous and oxygen tanksSkills
  • 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 preferred
  • Salary is commensurate with experience
  • This position is for our East Brunswick or Old Bridge NJ office.

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