Dental Assistant
SALT Dental Partners
Jersey City, new jersey
Job Details
Full-time
Full Job Description
Heights Orthodontics, a new and exciting orthodontics office located in Jersey City Heights, offers exemplary, convenient, and cost-efficient orthodontic care in a fun and welcoming environment, through exceptional customer service and community outreach efforts. We are seeking a highly motivated dental assistant with excellent verbal, interpersonal, and organizational skills to assist with initial patient consults and regular check-ups.
The successful candidate should have good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity to ensure the safety of patients during dental procedures as well as an ability to demonstrate patience and provide a safe and welcoming environment for patients. The candidate must also be willing to work in a highly fast-paced environment and be available during all open office hours:
- Monday 9am-5pm
- Wednesday 9am-6pm
- Friday 9am-5pm
- Every other Saturday 9am-2pm
Responsibilities include:
- Maintaining accurate records of patients' oral health histories and treatment progress.
- Ensuring that all orthodontic instruments and equipment are properly sterilized before each use.
- Taking intraoral X-rays of patients’ mouths.
- Taking photographs of patients’ teeth to aid the Orthodontist in developing treatment plans and to document patient progress.
- Taking intraoral sans of patients’ teeth for the fabrication of customized Invisalign and retainers.
- Removing and replacing wires, coil springs, and elastic bands and placement of Invisalign attachments.
- Educating patients on proper oral hygiene practices and braces aftercare.
- Disinfecting patient areas and sterilizing orthodontic instruments.
- Participating in office events such as community outreach efforts and continuing education courses.
Pay: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour DOE
Expected hours: 35 per week
Requirements
Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED.
- Proven experience working as an orthodontic dental assistant.
- Sound knowledge of various orthodontic procedures and practices.
- Good manual dexterity.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Effective communication skills.
- Must speak Spanish.
Experience:
- Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- X-Ray Certification
- Coronal Polish
Benefits
Compensation commensurate with experience.
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)