Chairside Dental Assistant - General Dentistry
Job Description
Job Description
Location: Woodbridge Township, New Jersey
Work Schedule:
Monday: 7:45 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday: 8:45 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday: 8:45 am - 2:00 pm (as per clinic schedule)
Thursday: 8:45 am - 6:00 pm
Friday: 8:45 am - 2:00 pm (as per clinic schedule)
Saturday: 7:45 am - 1:00 pm (twice a month)
Sunday: Closed
(Primarily Fridays with some Wednesdays)
Job Description:
Seeking a skilled dental assistant to support dentists during procedures, maintain equipment sterilization, conduct X-rays as necessary, maintain sterilization of clinical areas, and oversee supply inventory efficiently.
Benefits:
- Competitive hourly rate based on experience and expertise
- Full-time staff receive 3 weeks of paid time off
- Access to a 401(k) plan with employer match contributions
- Paid holidays, healthcare coverage, and dental benefits are provided
- Monthly bonus incentives are available for all team members
- Ideal schedules around holidays
Join our team and contribute positively to the oral health of our patients!
Compensation:
$18 - $23 hourly
Responsibilities:
- Assist dentists during various dental procedures, including fillings, crowns, extractions, and implant surgeries
- Perform digital radiographs, Panoramic, and CBCT radiographs when necessary
- Adhere to the highest standards of sterilization and infection control procedures
- Utilize an intraoral scanner
- Prepare the operatory before each dental procedure
- Ensure smooth office workflow and efficiency
- Provide support for front desk tasks whenever required within the skill set
- Support dentists during Invisalign and cosmetic cases
- Fabrication of whitening trays
Qualifications:
- To be considered for the Chairside & Sterile Dental Assistant position in Woodbridge Township, NJ, US, you must have a current Radiology certification
- Prior experience as a dental assistant is preferred for this role
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential
- The ability to work collaboratively and contribute positively to the team atmosphere is a must
- Punctuality and reliability are key qualities needed for this position.
- A warm and welcoming personality and professionalism are essential for this role
- New graduates are welcome to apply
- Experience with Dentrix software is preferred
- Essential attributes include dependability, strong time management, professionalism, teamwork, effective communication, and organizational skills
About Company
Colonia Dental Associates is a family-oriented private general dentistry practice focused on patient education and quality dental care. We treat our patients as we ourselves would like to be treated. Our team is patient care-oriented, and everyone works together to achieve the same goals.
Full-time benefits include up to three weeks of PTO per year, paid holidays, 401(k) with match, medical insurance, dental benefits, and monthly incentive bonuses based on collections.