Dental Assistant

Fanwood Family and cosmetic Dentistry

Dental Assistant

Fanwood, NJ
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Are you an experienced dental assistant with a commitment to positive patient experiences? If so, we’d love to talk with you. Our busy dental practice is growing, and we need someone who can provide high-quality dental services to clients and assist our dentist and dental hygienists with examinations and dental procedures. Our ideal candidate has 1 or more years of dental practice experience, a current CDA/X-Ray license, and excellent customer service, organization, and communication skills. If this sounds like a position you’ll thrive in, we invite you to apply today. Responsibilities: • Help dentists and dental hygienists during procedures or examinations by providing suction, handing off dental instruments, and ensuring chair-side accessibility to the team • Take and document vital signs and medical history for patient records • Prepare and lay out sterilized equipment, dental instruments, anesthetics, dental supplies, and materials inside treatment rooms for examinations and dental procedures • Ensure dental office infection control policies and safety regulations are met by disinfecting and sterilizing all equipment and instruments after use • Greet patients and explain dental care treatment plans so they feel comfortable during the appointment Qualifications: • Active BLS/CPR certification is required • Experience with dental software, updating patient histories, and computer skills are needed • Strong interpersonal skills, customer service, organization, and excellent communication skills are essential • Need to have an Active X-Ray licence Compensation: $20 - $27 hourly