Job Description

Dental Assistant / Sterilization Tech - Full time

Bright Smiles Dentistry is looking for a Dental Assistant with at least 1 year of experience. Ideal candidate must have X-ray certification. You will support the doctor by breaking down rooms, processing instruments, assisting with pre-screening, taking temperatures, aiding in health history updates, entering patient charting and taking digital x-ray images. If you fit this profile and are passionate about the industry, consider joining our team as a dental assistant / sterilization tech in our state-of-the-art office in picturesque Sicklerville, New Jersey. Must be friendly, efficient and reliable.

Primary Function:

Provide chair side assistance and clinical support to the Doctor. Prepare examination and treatment rooms by sterilizing instruments and moving equipment into place. Perform x-ray examinations and enter patient information in computer. Perform 4-handed dentistry, including passing instruments for restorative,oral surgery procedures, mixing and filling materials.Take and mount digital x-rays. Ensure comfort of patients.Escort patients to and from dental chair. Order, check and shelve dental supplies. Pack, receive, check laboratory work and inventory lab cases. Remove clinical trash for the day. Requirements: Minimum requirement x-ray certification. Ability to perform the essential duties and meet physical demands. Ability to establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objectives with moderate supervision. Ability to handle and resolve recurring problems. Excellent interpersonal skills to relate with co-workers and patients.Ability to communicate fluently in English because a majority of the employees and patients are English speaking. Required Experience:Dentrix/DEXIS dental software program,Digital x-rays for dental assistant Required Education:Dental assistant: minimum requirement is NJ x-ray license, CDA, RDA.
Job Types: Full-time
Benefit Conditions:

90 day Waiting period may apply
Clinical Setting:

General Dentistry
Schedule:

Monday to Friday No weekends
Additional Compensation:

Bonuses
401K Plan
Duties:

Assisting chair-side Infection control, Cleaning treatment rooms, sterilizing instruments
Taking records, impressions, or x-rays Using computers to update electronic patient records Assisting with lab tasks as needed Assisting with front office tasks as needed
Work Location:

One location
Job Type: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) matching Health insurance Paid time off
Experience:

Dental assisting: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:

NJ X-Ray License (Required)
Ability to Commute:

Sicklerville, NJ 08081 (Required)
Work Location: In person