Dental Assistant

Job Overview

High quality private practice in Englewood Cliffs, NJ.

Must have x-ray license.

Join our dynamic dental team as a Dental Assistant, where your enthusiasm and expertise will directly enhance patient care and clinical efficiency. In this vital role, you will support dentists during procedures, manage patient flow, and ensure the highest standards of infection control and sterilization. Your proactive approach and attention to detail will help create a welcoming environment for patients while maintaining smooth clinic operations. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your skills in a fast-paced, patient-centered setting dedicated to delivering exceptional dental care.

Duties

• Assist dentists chairside during a variety of procedures, including general dentistry, oral surgery, endodontics, prosthodontics, and pediatric dentistry.
• Prepare treatment rooms by sterilizing and arranging dental instruments and equipment according to infection prevention management protocols.
• Take and develop dental X-rays using digital imaging technology such as 3D scanners and dental x-ray machines, ensuring accurate medical documentation.
• Manage patient records using electronic medical records (EMR) systems like Eaglesoft, Dentrix, or similar software, ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations for confidentiality.
• Perform vital signs assessments and medical imaging procedures to support comprehensive patient care.
• Support patient management by greeting patients, scheduling appointments, and managing patient flow with professionalism as a dental receptionist.
• Maintain clinical cleanliness by following strict dental sterilization procedures and aseptic techniques in line with infection control policies.
• Assist with dental instrument processing and ensure all dental equipment is functioning properly for safe and efficient procedures.
• Support the dental team with four-handed dentistry techniques to improve workflow during complex treatments such as oral surgery or endodontics.
• Adhere to all healthcare infection prevention and control policies while ensuring the safety of patients and staff at all times.

Skills

• Proficiency in using EMR systems such as Eaglesoft or Dentrix for accurate medical documentation and record keeping.
• Strong knowledge of dental terminology, anatomy, and clinical procedures relevant to general dentistry, pediatric dentistry, oral surgery, endodontics, prosthodontics, and other specialties.
• Experience with dental X-ray techniques including digital imaging tools like 3D scanners and traditional radiography equipment.
• Familiarity with dental sterilization procedures, infection prevention management, aseptic techniques, and healthcare infection control standards.
• Excellent patient management skills with the ability to communicate effectively about treatment plans and procedural steps.
• Ability to operate dental equipment safely while maintaining clinical confidentiality policies in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
• Knowledge of dental instrument processing protocols to ensure proper sterilization and readiness for each procedure.
• Understanding of medical terminology related to dentistry and healthcare documentation practices.
• Strong organizational skills to support efficient patient flow, appointment scheduling, and record keeping in a fast-paced environment.

Join us in delivering top-tier dental care through your dedication, technical skill set, and compassionate approach!

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Private practice • Diagnostic imaging equipment • Record keeping • Direct patient care • Anatomy knowledge • Dental office • Equipment safety procedures • Vital signs • Prosthodontics • Surgery • Digital imaging • Dental care patient counseling • Electronic health records (EHR) management • Preparing dental treatment areas • Image acquisition for patient care • Medical equipment operation • Dental receptionist • In-person customer service • Oral surgery assistance experience • HIPAA • Patient safety measures implementation • Full-time • Care documentation • Imaging studies • Assisting medical staff • Mid-level • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Medical scheduling • Preparing medical treatment area • Dental terminology • Disinfection procedures • Endodontics • Dentrix • Eaglesoft • Intraoral scanners • Pediatrics • Health information regulatory compliance • Health record tracking • Organizational skills • Dental equipment • Digital dental impression taking • Four handed dentistry • Operating medical imaging equipment • Patient interaction • In-person • Clinical confidentiality policies • Pediatric dentistry • Documentation Handling • Patient education • Managing patient records • Radiology • Radiology Certification • Surgical instrument sterilization and handling