Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant

Fair Lawn, NJ

We are a well-established private dental practice seeking a reliable, positive, and professional Dental Assistant to join our team.

Looking for an energetic, motivated team player looking for a position with a modern, state of the art, cosmetic practice Interested candidates must have a minimum of 3 years of hands-on Dental Assistant experience.

Responsibilities of the Dental Assistant

• Provide instructions to patients regarding essential information
• Perform clerical work associated with patient care, prepare and organize patient charts for assigned providers
• Sterilize instruments and prepare treatment rooms for dental procedures
• Greet and prepare patients for treatment
• Record patients’ medical and dental histories.
• Make preliminary impressions and fabricate custom impression trays
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Requirements of the Dental Assistant

• Minimum 2 years of Dental Assistant experience
• Proven experience as Dental Assistant
• Must have completed a Dental Assistant Program
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
• Understanding of health & safety regulations
• Punctual and dependable
• Able to build solid rapport with patients
• Strong work ethic
• Team oriented

This role is ideal for someone looking for a long-term home, not just a temporary position.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $26.00 - $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Employee mentoring program
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Professional development assistance
• Safety equipment provided
• Uniform allowance

Experience:

• Dental assisting: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Certified Dental Assistant (Required)
• X-Ray Certification (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Fair Lawn, NJ 07410 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Private practice • Free parking • Fabrication • Direct patient care • Paid training • Medical chart preparation • Continuing education credits • Dental office • Dental assisting • Part-time • Preparing dental treatment areas • Pre-examination patient preparation • Safety regulations • Client rapport building • In-person customer service • Full-time • Assisting medical staff • Mid-level • Health insurance • X-Ray Certification • Preparing medical treatment area • Dental insurance • 401(k) • Employee mentoring program • Patient history taking • Paid time off • On-the-job training • Uniform allowance • Dental impressions • Dental equipment • Ultrasonic cleaning infection control method • Patient interaction • Dental Assisting • In-person • Employee discount • Patient education • Managing patient records • Professional development assistance • Safety equipment provided • 2 years • Opportunities for advancement • Certified Dental Assistant • Surgical instrument sterilization and handling • Autoclaving