Registered Dental Assistant

Job Opening: Registered Dental Assistant

Job Description

Hackettstown Family Dental is excited to announce an open position for a Registered Dental Assistant. This full-time role is an indispensable opportunity to join a dedicated team in a thriving dental practice that prides itself on excellence in care and community trust. As part of our clinical team, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining and enhancing patient care that meets the highest standards of our practice’s reputation.

The ideal candidate will be a driven, detail-oriented professional who is ready to take their career to the next level with a committed dental family.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist dentists and dental hygienists during various treatment procedures, including but not limited to, crowns, fillings, extractions, impressions, temporaries, and root canals.
• Set up and breakdown of operatory post-treatment.
• Manage dental equipment: sterilize and disinfect instruments, set up instrument trays, prepare materials, and assist with dental procedures as necessary.
• Handle patient management duties, including but not limited to, greeting patients, clarifying treatment procedures, and managing patient records and follow-ups.
• Ensure that all practice policies, procedures, and safety standards are strictly adhered to.
• Provide patients with instructions for oral care post-surgery or other dental treatment procedures.
• Take, expose, and mount digital dental diagnostic x-rays.
• Maintain a clean and orderly dental office by implementing practices that comply with infection control policies of the dental office.
• Assist in the ordering and maintaining dental supplies and materials.
• Engage in patient education and promotion of routine dental health care products as appropriate.
• Perform administrative and office tasks such as maintaining records and scheduling appointments as required.

Requirements

• Current and active registration as a Dental Assistant in New Jersey.
• Minimum of an Associate's degree in Dental Assisting or a certificate from an accredited dental assisting program.
• Valid X-ray licensure for New Jersey.
• Current CPR certification.
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of dental instruments, sterilization methods, and infection control protocols.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in using electronic patient management software.
• Proven track record of maintaining professionalism and a calm demeanor in a busy practice setting.
• Bilingual abilities, particularly in Spanish, are considered highly advantageous.
• Commitment to providing exceptional patient care and support.
• A positive attitude and team-player mentality.

Compensation

• Competitive financial compensation
• PTO, paid sick leave, and employee and family discounts