Registered Dental Assistant

Job Locations US-NJ-Blackwood
Job ID
2024-25524
# of Openings
1
Type
Full-Time
Category
Dental Assistant

Overview

Dental Solutions is looking for a full-time Registered Dental Assistant for our office located in Blackwood, NJ 08012.   The candidate we hire is required to have a   at least 1+ year of experience working as a Dental Assistant and must be x-ray certified in the state of New Jersey.  Must be a team player with a compassionate attitude; self motivated and have the ability to thrive in a fast paced environment.  We offer a competitive salary, plus benefits!!

Responsibilities

  • Prepare treatment rooms for patients by following prescribed procedures and protocols.
  • Prepares patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating, and draping patient.
  • Provide information to patients and employees by answering questions and fulfilling requests.
  • Provide instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to the treatment area, positioning instruments for the dentist's access, suctioning, and passing instruments.
  • Provide materials by selecting, mixing, and placing them on instruments and in the patient's mouth.
  • Provide diagnostic information by exposing and developing radiographic studies, pouring, trimming, and polishing study casts.
  • Maintain patient appearance and ability to chew by fabricating temporary restorations, cleaning, and polishing removable appliances.
  • Assist the dentist in managing dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drug and oxygen supply, and emergency telephone directory.
  • Educate patients by providing oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.
  • Document dental care services by charting in patient records.
  • Maintain patient confidence and protect operations by keeping information confidential.
  • Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
  • Protect patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
  • Conserve dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
  • Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
  • Contribute to the team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications

Required Skills:

 

  • Must have an X-ray license for the state of NJ.
  • Minimum of 1 year of experience working as a Dental Assistant.
  • EFDA certification is preferred.

 

At DCA we don’t just accept differences — we celebrate them and recognize the value this brings to our patients and employees. DCA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Equal opportunity and consideration are afforded to all qualified applicants and employees. We won't unlawfully discriminate on the basis of gender identity or expression, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, physical or mental disability, Veteran status, sexual orientation, and any other category protected by law.

 

The DCA team is best characterized by the relationships we have with our patients and each other. We embrace collaboration which is necessary to innovate in today’s changing world of dentistry . Our culture encourages participation, diversity of thought, innovation, and strong execution.
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