Dental Assistant

Join Our Dynamic Orthodontic Team!

We’re a modern, fast-paced practice dedicated to providing exceptional patient care, and we’re looking for a motivated individual to join our clinical team. At our office, you’ll work with a supportive, friendly group, all committed to helping each other grow and succeed.

About the Role: As a critical member of our team, you will assist with all phases of orthodontic treatment, following doctors' directives and treatment plans. Your duties will include:

• Preparing teeth for the placement of brackets and bands
• Securing orthodontic wires
• Educating patients on oral hygiene and appliance care
• Motivating patients to achieve their best orthodontic results
• Serving as a key communication link between patients and orthodontists
• Ensuring patients feel comfortable and engaged throughout their visit

Your responsibilities will also include sterilizing and preparing orthodontic equipment, maintaining a clean and organized work environment, and ensuring compliance with OSHA and HIPAA guidelines. Flexibility and forward-thinking are essential, as you’ll be expected to anticipate the needs of both our patients and the dental team.

Requirements:

• NJ Dental Radiology license required or in progress
• CDA certificate, NJ RDA license, and/or 2-4 years of relevant dental experience, preferably in orthodontics are preferred
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to engage with patients and parents, making them feel welcome and at ease

This full time role involves working 4 days per week. Physical requirements include the ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods, and dexterity working with instruments and equipment like digital 3D scanners and X-ray machines.

Why Join Us? If you’re looking to take your assisting career to the next level, we’re here to help you grow into the best version of yourself. We offer a welcoming, collaborative atmosphere with opportunities for continued education and professional development.

HIRING NOW, we look forward to hearing from you!

Want to know who we are? Learn more about us at:

MorrisCountyBraces.com

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Dependent health insurance coverage
• Disability insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Uniform allowance
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• X-Ray Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Diagnostic imaging equipment • Paid training • Oral hygiene • Teamwork • Dental office • Treatment plan implementation • HIPAA compliance • Dental assisting • Dental care patient counseling • Health savings account • OSHA • Preparing dental treatment areas • Ability to walk for extended periods • In-person customer service • HIPAA • Full-time • Disability insurance • Assisting medical staff • Mid-level • Health insurance • X-Ray Certification • Dental insurance • 401(k) • Dental sterilization procedures • Flexible spending account • Emotional support for patients • Paid time off • Registered Dental Assistant • On-the-job training • Uniform allowance • US work authorization • Ability to sit for extended periods • Dental equipment • Cleaning • Digital dental impression taking • Dependent health insurance coverage • Operating medical imaging equipment • Patient interaction • Vision insurance • 401(k) matching • 3D scanner • In-person • Employee discount • Patient treatment • Patient education • Radiology • Ability to stand for extended periods • Communication skills • Certified Dental Assistant • Life insurance