Dental Assistant

We are looking for a full time dental assistant who will make the dentist’s office more efficient and pleasant for patients. We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible. Dental assistant should have an x-ray license. Salary is Negotiable. Please call us at 732-494-2282.

Responsibilities
Welcome customers in the dental office
Prepare customers for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
Sterilize instruments according to regulations
Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
Undertake lab tasks as instructed
Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked
Take impressions, pour up models, and use a scanner after training
Take x-rays
Skills
Proven experience as dental assistant
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
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $26.00 per hour
Education:
High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
Dental Assisting: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
X-Ray Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person