Registered Dental Assistant

Job Title: Registered Dental Assistant
Department: Operations
Reports to: Dental Practice Manager
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Pro Smile is one of the fastest-growing dental organizations, with a vast network of multi-specialty practices across New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, Washington D.C., and Maryland
. Our practices are led by top-tier dentists who are committed to providing exceptional patient care while offering a supportive environment for dental professionals to thrive. We focus on delivering personalized, gentle care to our patients and creating a collaborative workplace with opportunities for mentorship, growth, and ongoing training.

As a Registered Dental Assistant, you will help support the clinical needs of our patients and doctors. The duties of a Dental Assistant are very important for the functionality of our dental offices. These duties can include patient care, recordkeeping, and appointment scheduling. As a Registered Dental Assistant, you will work under the supervision of dentists and work closely with dental hygienists in their day-to-day activities.

• Clearly demonstrate knowledge of dental instruments and assist the dentist in rendering patient care chairside.
• Maintaining inventory control in the operatories where treatment is rendered by the Provider.
• Adhering to OSHA, HIPAA, and CDC guidelines.
• Deliver world class patient interactions related to scheduling, follow up treatment, post-surgical information and record keeping.
• Be able to perform basic lab procedures such as taking impressions, pour models, and preparing cases for external labs.
• Remove excess cement from crowns or other restorations and orthodontic appliances.
• Fabricate and cement temporary crowns and bridges after preparation of tooth (teeth) by a dentist.
• Placing and removing rubber dam and clamp.
• This does not include intra-oral occlusal adjustment.
• Trial size (pre-select) orthodontic bands, wires, stainless steel crowns and temporary crowns intra-orally or on diagnostic models.
• Place and remove arch wires and ligature wires.
• Remaining items that are within the scope of Registered Dental assistant.
• Maintaining public area appearance.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
• Applicable licensing required for the state in which you will work:
  For NJ - Dental Radiologic Technologist (DRT) license or willing to pursue licensure immediately required.

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Easily able to learn new technologies and systems required and demonstrates a desire to learn.
• Applicable licensing required for the state in which you will work:
  For NJ - Dental Radiologic Technologist (DRT) license or willing to pursue licensure immediately required.
• Certified Dental Assistant certificate preferred.
• Registered Dental Assistant License preferred.
• 1+ years work experience as a Dental Assistant preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Requires some flexibility in scheduling, such as the ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.
• X-ray License required.
• Current NJ Registered Dental Assistant license.
• Active CPR Certification is required.

• Knowledge of dental instruments and patient care.
• Ability to clearly communicate medical information to professional practitioners and/or the general public.
• Excellent organization, prioritization, follow up, analytical and time management skills with ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines.

• Medical Insurance
  :
  Choice of five comprehensive Aetna medical plans, including options with low copays, deductible‑sharing, and national provider networks.
• Dental Insurance
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  Met Life plans offering preventative, basic, major, and orthodontic coverage options.
• Vision Insurance
  :
  Davis and UHC vision plans with annual exams, eyewear allowances, and contact lens benefits.
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
  :
  Pre‑tax savings accounts for medical, dependent care, and healthcare expenses.
• Life & Disability Insurance
  :
  Employer‑paid basic life and AD&D insurance, with voluntary life, short‑term, and long‑term…