Dental Assistant

Overview

Responsibilities

• The Dental Assistant (Registered) is responsible for assisting the Dental Residents, Hygienists, and the attendings of the Dental Department.
• Know the dental equipment and materials.
• Work with adult, pediatric, and special needs patients.
• Move dental equipment and instruments.
• Know dental computer skills.
• Work with residents in a training program.
• Prepare dental operatory according to OSHA guidelines.
• Provide 4-handed dentistry and expanded function dental assisting as outlined in NJ State Board of Dentistry regulations.
• Maintain equipment and log malfunctioning equipment in log book.
• Take, develop, and mount phosphor plate radiographs and utilize direct digital radiographs.
• Assist in management of emergency patients.
• Record data for end-of-day check-out, eyewash, temperature, and other assigned functions.
• Log lab cases, prepare for pick-up and delivery.
• Maintain paperless chart.
• Prepare implant equipment.
• Prepare cart for delivery to Central Supply.
• Perform dental inventory as required.
• Perform any and all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Job Requirements

High school diploma. Registered dental assistant. Dental radiology license from the State of NJ. BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care. Pushing instrument cart- up to 50 lbs. Lifts instrument cassettes and places them in appropriate bins. Sitting and standing for dental assisting procedures. Regular computer use. Knowledge of dental terminology and dental software programs. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Rate of pay is determined based on experience and education and may include other pay components such as differentials and call pay based on role.