Dental Assistant

Overview Join our dynamic dental team as a Pediatric Dental Assistant with an NJ Radiology License, where your skills will directly contribute to providing exceptional patient care at a top-tier, privately owned pediatric dental practice. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, utilizing your expertise in dental assisting, radiology, and medical documentation. Your energetic approach, compassion and attention to detail will help ensure smooth clinic operations while delivering a positive experience for our young patients. We are committed to fostering a collaborative atmosphere that values professionalism, continuous learning, and patient-centered care.

Duties

• Prepare treatment rooms and sterilize dental instruments following infection control protocols and aseptic techniques
• Assist dentists during various procedures including general dentistry, prosthodontics, endodontics, and pediatric dentistry
• Take high-quality X-ray images using the NJ Radiology License and ensure accurate medical imaging documentation in EMR systems such as Dentrix
• Support four-handed dentistry by handing instruments efficiently and maintaining a clean, organized workspace
• Educate patients on dental terminology, post-treatment care instructions, and preventive practices to promote oral health awareness

Experience

• Proven experience working as a dental assistant in a dental office environment, preferably with pediatric patients
• Valid NJ Radiology License with demonstrated proficiency in taking and processing dental X-rays
• Strong knowledge of computer systems such as Dentrix for managing electronic health records and medical documentation
• Understanding of HIPAA regulations, infection control standards, and aseptic techniques essential for maintaining a safe clinical environment
• Competence in dental terminology, anatomy knowledge, medical terminology, the ability to accurately document procedures and support billing processes
• Experience assisting with specialized areas such as pediatric dentistry is preferred, but not mandatory
• Excellent communication skills to interact effectively with our young patients and their parents/guardians, ensuring comfort and understanding throughout their visit

Join us to be part of a vibrant team dedicated to excellence in pediatric dental care! Your expertise will help create healthier smiles while advancing your career in a supportive environment that values your skills and commitment.

Pay: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Bereavement leave
• Health insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid jury duty
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Parental leave

Work Location: In person

Patient comfort • Diagnostic imaging equipment • Paid training • Oral hygiene • Anatomy knowledge • Teamwork • Medical image documentation • Dental office • Paid jury duty • Maintaining an organized workspace • Prosthodontics • Dental care patient counseling • Electronic health records (EHR) management • Preparing dental treatment areas • Image acquisition for patient care • Dental Radiology Certification • In-person customer service • Working with pediatric populations • Oral surgery assistance • HIPAA • Full-time • Operating room preparation • Care documentation • Clinic experience • Imaging studies • Mid-level • Diagnostic radiology • Patient safety • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Health insurance • Dependability • Preparing medical treatment area • 401(k) • Dental terminology • Disinfection procedures • Endodontics • Paid time off • Dentrix • On-the-job training • Pediatrics • Parental leave • Dental equipment • Cleaning • Four handed dentistry • Computer skills • Operating medical imaging equipment • Patient interaction • Patient counseling • Patient charting • Pediatric dentistry • Medical post-procedure instructions • Patient education • Managing patient records • Radiology • Communication skills • Bereavement leave • Surgical instrument sterilization and handling • Paid sick time