What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at Nuva Smile?
Come join one of the "Top 10 Emerging Groups to Watch", as voted by Group Dentistry Now! We are a busy family practice performing all phases of general dentistry as well as perio and ortho, and we are looking for a FT Dental Assistant to join our team. X-Ray License preferred. Apply today!
Location: Paterson, NJ
Benefits for Full Time Employment:
Health Insurance, Bonus Pay, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, 401(K) and more!
Patient Management
o Greet patients when they sign in and monitor arrival time
o Set up treatment rooms for procedures
o Escort patients to treatment room
o Seat patients in treatment rooms
o Show care and concern, and help patients feel comfortable
o Obtain and review health histories according to office protocol
o Ensure patients are always attended
o Anticipate and assist dentist’s needs
o Perform expanded functions and other tasks as assigned by the dentist
o Mix dental materials
o Ensure patients’ questions are answered thoroughly before they leave
o Chart patients and record date, service rendered and any charges
o Escort patients from the treatment room
o Ensure proper treatment notes are recorded in patient’s chart
o Perform clinical procedures as practice act allows and as directed by dentist
o Give patient instruction and demonstrate when necessary
o Monitor patient flow
o Notify Treatment Coordinator if a patient should be called in the evening after a difficult appointment
o Treatment Room Management and Sterilization
o Keep dental units ready, stocked and clean
o Oversee cleanliness of the treatment room according to sterilization procedures
o Disinfect treatment rooms according to OSHA regulations
o Sterilize all instruments and handpieces according to OSHA regulations
o Keep trays, instruments and treatment room drawers organized
o Ensure that office sterilization procedures document is on display
Taking X Rays according to procedures.
o Promptly send out and monitor all dental laboratory cases
o Implement the preventative maintenance/cleaning schedule for dental equipment
o Maintain dental office emergency kits and nitrous and oxygen tanks
Skills
- X-Ray License preferred
- 1 years of experience required
- 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
- Good computer skills
- Excellent communication and people skills
- Attention to detail
- Well-organized and reliable
- High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred
- Bilingual in Spanish or Arabic preferred
- Salary is commensurate with experience, up to $28 / hr