Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Customer Support/Service, Dental Insurance, Dentistry, Driver's License, Employee Relations, High School Diploma, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Instrumentation, Life Insurance, Medical Equipment, Multilingual, Office Management, Patient Care, Patient Education, Prescription Drugs, Product Demonstration, Radiography, Radiology, Record Keeping, Retirement Plan, Spanish Language, Sterilization, Testing
Dental Assistant
Southern Jersey Family Medical Centers Inc. is looking for a Dental Assistant to provide quality and compassionate care and help make an impact with our patients.
Summary
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The basic function of the Dental Assistant is to provide responsible quality dental patient care and instrument processing and have knowledge of dental equipment/devices used while supporting and assisting the Dentist.
Hours
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This is a full-time position that requires the ability to work a flexible schedule. General daytime hours may vary Monday - Friday and up to 2 evenings per week.
Position Responsibilities
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- Perform initial patient interviews and monitor patient flow
- Assure that all examination rooms are cleaned fully stocked and ready for the next patient
- Perform radiographs and necessary clinical procedures as directed by the Dentist
- Perform various dental duties under the direct supervision of a dentist in accordance with the applicable Scope of Practice delineated by the New Jersey Board of Dentistry
- Responsible for the maintenance and servicing of all dental instruments including collecting, cleaning, decontamination, assembly, and sterilization of all reusable instrumentation supplies and equipment used by Dentists as outlined in Sterilization of Reusable Medical/Dental Devices or Instruments manual
- Operate sterilizers, maintain sterilization records, logs, and performs biological and monitor testing of sterilizers
- Establish and maintain satisfactory relationships with personnel in all operating departments of the company, patients, doctors, and the business/medical community at large
- Provide necessary patient instructions and demonstrations when necessary
- Discharge the patient upon completion of the visit
- Perform other tasks as assigned by the Dental Office Manager or Practice Manager
Position Requirements
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- Valid NJ Radiology license
- CDA Certified Dental Assistant or RDA Registered Dental Assistant preferred
- Diploma from Dental Assistant program
- High School Diploma or GED
- At least 1 year of current work experience (2-4 years preferred)
- Valid drivers license
- Strong computer skills, knowledge of MediaDent and EPIC is a plus
- Excellent customer services and communication skills
- Bilingual Spanish preferred
Southern Jersey Family Medical Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Southern Jersey Family Medical Centers Inc. provides a rewarding and challenging work environment, state-of-the-art facilities, and a very competitive benefits package, which includes:
- A healthy work-life balance
- Generous paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Competitive wages
- Tuition Assistance Program
- 403b Retirement Plan with company contribution
- Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Life Insurance
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Southern Jersey Medical Centers Inc