Dental Assistant - Alliance Community Healthcare - Pompton Plains, NJ

Permanent Dentist Job

Pompton Plains, NJ

Job Description

We are looking for a competent dental assistant who will make the dentist?s office more efficient and pleasant for patients. Dental assistants should be well-organized with great attention to detail. You should be able to follow instructions and respect dental office regulations. We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible.
Pay: $23.00 per hour
Full-time
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

Requirements

Education: High School Diploma or GED/TASC required
Certifications: Dental Assistant Certificate
Valid NJ Radiology License (REQUIRED)
CPR License up to date
Experience: 1 year of direct experience in instrument processing

Skills:

Computer proficiency
Bilingual (not required but a plus)
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
Excellent communication and people skills
Attention to detail
Well-organized and reliable
Additional certification or training is an asset.

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