Dental Assistant w/ X-ray

ProSmile • Neptune Township, NJ

3d

About The Position

As a Dental Assistant, you will help support the clinical needs of our patients and doctors. The duties of a dental Assistant are very important for the functionality of our dental offices. These duties can include patient care, recordkeeping, and appointment scheduling. As a Dental Assistant, you will work under the supervision of dentists and work closely with dental hygienists in their day-to-day activities.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Easily able to learn technologies and systems required and demonstrates a desire to learn
• Applicable licensing required for the state in which you will work:
• For NJ- Dental Radiologic Technologist (DRT) license or willing to pursue licensure immediately required.
• For MD- Dental Radiologic Technologist (DRT) license or willing to pursue licensure immediately required.
• For PA- Radiation Health and Safety certificate or willing to pursue licensure immediately required.
• X-ray License required.
• Active CPR Certification is required.
• Knowledge of dental instruments and patient care.
• Ability to clearly communicate medical information to professional practitioners and/or the general public.
• Excellent organization, prioritization, follow up, analytical and time management skills with ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Requires some flexibility in scheduling, such as the ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Dental Assistant preferred.
• 1+ years work experience as a Dental Assistant preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Clearly demonstrate knowledge of dental instruments and assist the dentist in rendering patient care chairside.
• Maintain inventory control in the operatories where treatment is rendered by the Provider.
• Adhering to OSHA, HIPAA, and CDC guidelines.
• Deliver world class patient interactions related to scheduling, follow up treatment, post-surgical information and record keeping.
• Be able to perform basic lab procedures such as take impressions, pour models, and prepare cases for external labs.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED