Registered Dental Assistant

Overview

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.

The duties include, but are not limited to:

• 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

• 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:
  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.

At Pro Smile, we are committed to supporting the health and well-being of our employees and their families. We offer the following benefits for Full Time Benefits Eligible Positions (35+ hours per week) and Part Time Benefits Eligible Positions (30-35 hours per week):

• Medical Insurance
  :
  Choice of five comprehensive Aetna medical plans, including options with low copays, deductible-sharing, and national provider networks.
• Dental Insurance: 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…