Dental Assistant

Job Description

Job Summary:

• The dental assistant serves as the chairside assistant to the dentist in all dental cases and is an integral member of the dental clinic, assisting in the daily operations of the dental clinic and all aspects required for a dental office setting.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• The dental assistant will provide chairside dental assistance to dentists.
• Prepares charts for procedures and documents in the EMR.
• Takes radiographs in digital mode maintains and processes equipment monitors supplies.
• Assists with front desk duties including answering the phone and making appointments, meeting and greeting patients.
• Cleans and sanitizes dental exam rooms after each patient uses and completes standard cleaning and infection control according to protocol.
• Maintaining a positive interpersonal relationships with staff and dental residents Providing reassurance to patients during procedures.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to Client Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Requirements:

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
• Completion of dental assistant training program certificate NJ Dental Radiology License.
• 1+ years Dental Assistant experience required.
• Possesses strong patient centered communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.