Chairside Dental Assistant - General Dentistry Colonia Dental Associates, LLC Woodbridge, NJ Job Details $18 - $24 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off 401(k) matching Qualifications Collaborate with healthcare professionals Patient comfort Oral hygiene Patient flow optimization Maintaining an organized workspace Dental care patient counseling General dentistry Preparing dental treatment areas Medical procedure assistance Maintaining patient confidentiality Assisting with diagnostic tests and procedures Care documentation Assisting medical staff Medical scheduling Preparing medical treatment area One-on-one patient counseling Dental x-ray Health record tracking Dental equipment Patient interaction Clean workspace maintenance Medical post-procedure instructions Patient education Managing patient records Entry level Surgical instrument sterilization and handling Full Job Description Join us at Colonia Dental Associates, LLC, where we believe in treating our patients like family, offering exceptional care, and fostering a supportive team environment. As a Chairside Dental Assistant in our general dentistry practice, you'll play a vital role in patient education and contribute to a smooth, efficient workflow. Together, we'll ensure each patient receives top-notch dental care and leaves with a smile. Our inclusive team culture values collaboration and shared goals, empowering you to grow in your career while making a meaningful impact. We offer comprehensive benefits, including up to three weeks of PTO, a 401(k) with match, medical and dental coverage, and monthly incentive bonuses. Let's make a difference in the dental care experience, one patient at a time.

Compensation:

$18 - $24 hourly

Responsibilities:

Assist the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures, ensuring patient comfort and efficiency. Prepare and sterilize instruments and equipment, maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Educate patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care to promote long-term dental health. Take and develop dental radiographs (x-rays) with precision and care. Manage patient records and documentation accurately, ensuring confidentiality and compliance. Schedule appointments and manage patient flow to optimize the daily schedule. Collaborate with the dental team to create a welcoming and supportive environment for patients and staff alike.

Qualifications:

Experience in assisting dentists during various procedures, ensuring patient comfort and operational efficiency. Ability to prepare and sterilize dental instruments and equipment, maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Proven track record of educating patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care. Competence in taking and developing dental radiographs (x-rays) with precision and care. Strong skills in managing patient records and documentation accurately, ensuring confidentiality and compliance. Experience in scheduling appointments and managing patient flow to optimize the daily schedule. Ability to collaborate effectively with the dental team to create a welcoming and supportive environment for patients and staff alike. About Company Colonia Dental Associates is a family-oriented private general dentistry practice focused on patient education and quality dental care. We treat our patients as we ourselves would like to be treated. Our team is patient care-oriented, and everyone works together to achieve the same goals. Full-time benefits include up to three weeks of PTO per year, paid holidays, 401(k) with match, medical insurance, dental benefits, and monthly incentive bonuses based on collections.