Job Description

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:

Fort Lee, NJ

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 Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred Salary is commensurate with experience * This position is for our Fort Lee, NJ office.