Permanent Dental Assistant Job in Clifton, NJ
Newly built State-Of-The-Art Dental Office. We are looking for a competent part-time dental assistant who will make the dentistâs office more efficient and pleasant for patients. MONDAY 9-6PM ONLY Dental assistants should be well-organized with great attention to detail and reliable. You should be able to follow instructions and respect dental office regulations. We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible. Responsibilities Welcome patients in the dental office Prepare customers for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed Sterilize instruments according to regulations Assist the dentist through 4-handed dentistry Undertake lab tasks as instructed Provide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions Keep the dental room clean and well-stocked Schedule appointments Maintain accurate patient records Skills Proven experience as dental assistant Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods Understanding of health & safety regulations Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus Excellent computer skills since we are very modern and paperless office Excellent communication and people skills Attention to detail Well-organized and reliable Additional certification or training is a major plus (e.g. CDA, RDA) Job Type: Part-time Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour Benefits: Employee discount Application Question(s): What days are you available to work? How many hours are you looking to work per week? Education: High school or equivalent (Preferred) Experience: Dentrix: 1 year (Preferred) Dental Assisting: 3 years (Required) License/Certification: X-Ray Certification (Required) Work Location: In person
