Dental Assistant w​/X-ray

• Job Title: Dental Assistant w/ X-ray
• Department/
  
  Location:
  
  Operations
• Reports to: Dental Practice Manager
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
• Compensation Information: $25.00 – $28.00 per hour

As a 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 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.
• Maintain 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 take impressions, pour models, and prepare cases for external labs.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Easily able to learn 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.
  • For MD – Dental Radiologic Technologist (DRT) license or willing to pursue licensure immediately required.
  • For PA – Radiation Health and Safety certificate or willing to pursue licensure immediately required.
• Certified Dental Assistant 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.
• 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
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  Met Life plans offering preventative, basic, major, and orthodontic coverage options.
• Vision Insurance
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  Davis and UHC vision plans with annual exams, eyewear allowances, and contact lens benefits.
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
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  Pre‑tax savings accounts for medical, dependent care, and healthcare expenses.
• Life & Disability Insurance
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  Employer‑paid basic life and AD&D insurance, with voluntary life, short‑term, and long‑term disability plans.
• Additional Perks
  :
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Identity Theft & Fraud Protection
  • Legal Support Services
  • Discount Programs (including pet insurance, travel, theme parks, electronics, etc.)
  • Wellness Programs Financial Wellness and Planning Tools
  • Eligible Dental Assistant team members may also have access to company‑supported reimbursement for certain licenses and certifications, subject to role eligibility and company guidelines.

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk and use hands and arms to operate general office equipment (PC, telephone, file…