Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)(CDA)

Elm Dental Associates • Full-time • Hammonton, New Jersey, United States • $23 - $30 / hour • 2m ago

We’re a small, family owned practice in Hammonton, NJ with an emphasis on value over production. We strive to ensure a warm and friendly environment for both the staff and our patients. The office has been newly renovated. We utilize digital x-rays, digital charts, intra-oral scanners, 3-D printing, and advanced imaging with a CBCT scanner. There is always a focus on personal and technological advancement to ensure optimal patient treatment.

We are looking for a self starting and motivated registered dental assistant who will make the dentist’s office more efficient and pleasant for patients. Dental assistants should be well-organized with great attention to detail. 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 customers in the dental office
Prepare customers for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfort
Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
Take Dental X-rays
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
Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures

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
Good computer skills
Excellent communication and people skills
Attention to detail
Well-organized and reliable
High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred
Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFDA)'

'Work Remotely No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $30.00 per hour

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