Dental Assistant

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 a FT Dental Assistant to join our team. X-Ray License Required. Apply today! Location: must travel between our East Brunswick and Old Bridge offices 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 dentists 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 patients 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 preferred 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 and licensures, up to $28 / hr