Dental Assistant

Dental AssistantCome 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 Dental Assistants to join our team. X-Ray License Preferred. Apply today!Location: must be willing to travel between our Hamilton and Neptune office Benefits for Full Time Employment: Health Insurance, Bonus Pay, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, 401(K) and more!Patient ManagementGreet patients when they sign in and monitor arrival timeSet up treatment rooms for proceduresEscort patients to treatment roomSeat patients in treatment roomsShow care and concern, and help patients feel comfortableObtain and review health histories according to office protocolEnsure patients are always attendedAnticipate and assist dentist's needsPerform expanded functions and other tasks as assigned by the dentistMix dental materialsEnsure patients' questions are answered thoroughly before they leaveChart patients and record date, service rendered and any chargesEscort patients from the treatment roomEnsure proper treatment notes are recorded in patient's chartPerform clinical procedures as practice act allows and as directed by dentistGive patient instruction and demonstrate when necessaryMonitor patient flowNotify Treatment Coordinator if a patient should be called in the evening after a difficult appointmentTreatment Room Management and SterilizationKeep dental units ready, stocked and cleanOversee cleanliness of the treatment room according to sterilization proceduresDisinfect treatment rooms according to OSHA regulationsSterilize all instruments and handpieces according to OSHA regulationsKeep trays, instruments and treatment room drawers organizedEnsure that office sterilization procedures document is on displayTaking X Rays according to proceduresPromptly send out and monitor all dental laboratory casesImplement the preventative maintenance/cleaning schedule for dental equipmentMaintain dental office emergency kits and nitrous and oxygen tanksSkillsX-Ray License requiredKnowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methodsUnderstanding of health & safety regulationsAbility to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plusGood computer skillsExcellent communication and people skillsAttention to detailWell-organized and reliableHigh school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferredSalary is commensurate with experience, up to $28 / hr