Job Description
Job Description
**Job Overview:**
We are a dynamic, patient-centered private dental practice seeking a skilled and motivated Dental Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate is passionate about delivering exceptional patient care, thrives in a collaborative environment, and is confident assisting with a wide range of dental procedures while helping create a positive and comfortable experience for every patient.
**Duties:**
- Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations
- Sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment
- Assist dentists during procedures by handing them instruments
- Take dental X-rays
- establish relationships with patients to help them feel at ease
- Maintain accurate patient records
- take iTero scans (can train)
- make temporary crowns (can train)
**Skills:**
- Proficiency in X-Ray procedures
- Experience in dental assisting
- experience in iTero scanning is preferred
- experience with Dentrix is preferred
- Familiarity with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations
- Understanding of medical imaging techniques
- Previous experience as a Dental Receptionist is a plus
- Knowledge of aseptic techniques for infection control
- ability to develop rapport with patients
This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic dental practice, utilizing your skills to provide exceptional patient care.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
Experience:
- Dental assisting: 2 years (Required)
- Dentrix: 1 year (Preferred)
- digital scanning (iTero or similar): 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Xray License (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Hamilton Square, NJ 08690: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person