Monmouth Dental Arts is a small business in Oakhurst, NJ 07755. We are supportive, bold and our goal is to Provide the highest level of quality dental care to our patients in a safe and friendly environment. We are looking for a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA).
Previous experience with Dentrix Ascend is a huge plus.
Our work environment includes:
- Flexible working hours
- Safe work environment
- Relaxed atmosphere
We are looking for a competent Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) who will make the dentist’s office more efficient and pleasant for patients. You’ll ensure excellent customer service and lift administrative and basic dental tasks off the dentist’s shoulders.
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 patients in the dental office
-Prepare patients 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
- Create provisional (temporary restorations) for procedures, pack retraction cord, take intraoral scans and other tasks deemed within the scope of an NJ Registered Dental Assistant
- Take radiographs including CBCTs
-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 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 required (RDA/CDA)
Job Types: Part-time, Full-time
Pay: $27-33 per hour depending upon experience
Benefits: Dental insurance, Employee discount, Flexible schedule, Health insurance, Paid time off, 401k
Schedule: Full Time Monday to Friday
Experience: NJ Dental assisting: 3 years (Required), License/Certification: X-Ray Certification (Required), Registered Dental Assistant in NJ (Required)
Work Location: In person
