Dental Assistant- Per Diem

Community Health Care • Bridgeton, NJ

19h • Onsite

About The Position

The Dental Assistant's major responsibility is to assist the dentist in the operatory, maintaining instruments, work areas, and supplies under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist. This role reports to the Dental Staff Manager and contributes to the organization's mission of improving lives by providing convenient, comprehensive, high-quality healthcare.

Requirements

• HS Diploma or equivalent
• Graduate from an approved educational program in dental assisting.
• Licensed registration certificate in x-ray technology approved by the Department of Environmental Protection.
• CPR Required
• Works with hazardous and bio-hazardous materials.
• Long hours of standing, walking.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual (Spanish)

Responsibilities

• Greets patient in the waiting area and escorts patient to dental treatment area.
• Reviews dental record, including next procedure, current X-rays, referrals, dental labs, and medical history.
• Takes and records vital signs, including blood pressure.
• Takes dental radiographs and checks for clarity and readability.
• Prepares dental operatory by setting up appropriate equipment for the procedure and explaining the process to the patient.
• Performs pre-impression evaluation, including pre-selecting primary impression tray size, taking primary impression, and pouring the model.
• Cleans and disinfects all rooms and the entire treatment area daily.
• Maintains instruments by sonicating, bagging, and autoclaving them daily, and setting treatment trays daily.
• Maintains strict scheduled maintenance of all equipment.
• Performs four-handed dentistry, including retracting patient’s cheek and tongue, removing debris, assisting with dental procedures, suture removal, and assisting in training students and new staff members.
• Maintains logs for bio, autoclave/sterilization, and rotation of instruments.
• Closes down rooms and restocks them daily.
• Provides oral health education to patients.
• Pours and trims models.
• Maintains dental supply inventory.
• Reviews schedules to ensure lab cases are available.
• Provides post-op instructions to patients after extraction.
• Provides a safe environment of care and reduces the risk of nosocomial infections.
• Interacts with patients, visitors, staff, and outside agencies in a professional manner.
• Contributes to Improving Organizational Performance Activities.
• Promotes positive working relationships among supervisor, staff, and other departments.
• Interacts with all other departments to achieve health center mission.
• Maintains strict confidentiality at all times.
• Identifies problems and develops recommendations for resolution.
• Demonstrates ability to organize and prioritize tasks.
• Assumes personal responsibility for ongoing professional growth and development.
• Participates in department planning activities, as requested.
• Participates in health center committees, as assigned.
• Adheres to CCHN personnel policies.
• Maintains a clear and orderly work area.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, and holidays)
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
• Incentive program
• Life and disability insurance
• Continuing education and professional development opportunities
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Reimbursement for licensure and certifications
• Reimbursement for CPR
• Discounted services
• Employee recognition programs
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) via Ameriflex (covers most out-of-pocket expenses)
• Pension plan
• Cancer insurance policies
• Employee-paid life insurance — 2x annual salary, up to $150K (CCHN-paid benefit)
• AAA membership (discounted rates)
• BJ’s Wholesale Club membership (discounted rates)
• Direct deposit
• Childcare reimbursement program
• Intersite travel reimbursement

What This Job Offers

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