Dental Assistant

About the Role We're looking for an experienced, compassionate and self-starting Dental Assistant to join our rapidly growing team. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, have a love for people, having cutting-edge technology at your fingertips, and want an opportunity to learn and build your career

• this opportunity is for you.

Necessary Qualifications and Skills 2-3 years of experience in a full-time Dental Assistant capacity, having developed an ease of chairside assistance and back office support Active Dental Assistant certification in the state of NY Comfortable taking X-rays, making temporaries, impressions, and removing sutures General understanding of standard dental software, including Dexis and Eaglesoft Excellent communicator

• must be fluent in both English and Spanish A self-starting team player
• you're there to help when needed, but also own your work without direct supervision Preferred Qualifications Active Dental Assistant certification in NJ X-ray certification in NY and/or NJ Conversant in French Creole Accountabilities End-to-end chairside assistance, from pre-op prep to post-op clean up Professional and compassionate patient management
• understanding the different needs of our patient community and responding to their inquiries with compassion Imparting in patients a deeper care for their oral health
• by offering at-home instructions or recommending procedures that would benefit the patient (i.e. invisalign, whitenings) Taking x-rays Making temporaries and taking impressions Removing sutures Keeping our office spotless
• understanding standard sterilization and cleansing procedures and executing them without oversight Manage back-office patient flow to ensure we're seeing patients as efficiently and effectively as possible Stock management, ensuring all operatories are fully stocked and orders are placed to suppliers in a timely manner Entering of procedure codes and chart notes into our software for doctors, when the need arises About Us We're more than just a dental practice•we're a tight-knit community and dental practice dedicated to fostering love, compassion, and excellence in oral health care.

Our lead dentist, Dr. Villalobos, is the epitome of professionalism, skill, and dedication. Her passion led her to graduate from the prestigious New York University College of Dentistry as she continuously pursues and participates in continuing education classes to stay up to date on new scientific findings and cutting-edge technologies. Her knowledge and 30+ years of experience, coupled with her unwavering passion, make her an expert in her field. Among our team members are several experienced doctors, including Dr. Patti and Dr. Suero, both graduates of Columbia University, with over 30 years of training and experience in North Jersey. Dr. Patti specializes in pediatric dentistry, while Dr. Suero focuses on serving the underserved Latinx community. With a patient-centered approach, we prioritize individual needs and preferences, striving to exceed expectations with every visit. Our dedication to excellence drives us to provide top-quality service, setting the standard for dental care in our community. Equal Opportunity Statement We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.