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Serenity Dental Care
Dental Assistant
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A Dental Assistant assists dentists in caring for patient's teeth. Helps patients get ready for treatment; prepares equipment and supplies. May perform some dental procedures under the direction of a dentist, such as fluoride application, if allowed under state regulations. Works in dental offices.
$49,142 / year median in New Jersey
+23% projected growth
Job Description
We are looking for a full time dental assistant who will make the dentist's office more efficient and pleasant for patients. We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible. This position is for a main assistant for the doctor and to run the back end of the office. Dental assistant should have an x-ray license. Salary is Negotiable . Please call us at 732-494-2282. Responsibilities Welcome customers in the dental office Prepare customers for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed Sterilize instruments according to regulations Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry Undertake lab tasks as instructed Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked Take impressions, pour up models, and use a scanner after training Take x-rays Skills Proven experience as dental assistant 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