Dental Assistant
Come join our orthodontic practice to grow your career in the dental field! We focus on providing our patients with affordable orthodontic options. Experience transforming patients’ lives while promoting oral health. In addition to providing quality patient care, you will have the opportunity to gain experience and work with the best technology available.
We are looking to add motivated and friendly members to our clinical and administrative teams who take patient care to the next level. You will be part of a structured team that will provide training and support.
Job Duties:
Seat patients and explain treatment.
Maintaining accurate records of patients' oral health histories and treatment progress.
Taking intraoral X-rays of patients’ mouths.
Taking dental molds of patients’ teeth for the fabrication of customized mouth guards and retainers.
Adjusting retainers and ensuring aligners fit properly.
Removing and replacing wires, coil springs, donuts, and elastic bands.
Educating patients on proper oral hygiene practices and braces aftercare.
Requirements:
Registered Dental Assistant with the state of NJ.
New Jersey X-Ray License Required.
COVID Vaccination Required.
Willing to train, no previous experience required.
Sound knowledge of various orthodontic procedures and practices.
Good manual dexterity.
Excellent organizational skills.
Effective communication skills.
Schedule:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday - 8:30am-5:30pm
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour
Expected hours: 24 per week
Schedule:
Day shift
No weekends
Experience:
Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
NJ X-Ray Certification (Required)
Registered Dental Assistant (Required)
Ability to Commute:
West Orange, NJ 07052 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
West Orange, NJ 07052: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person