Job Description:
Dental Assistant
Southern Jersey Family Medical Centers, Inc. is looking for a
talented Dental Assistant to step into our culturally diverse and
fast-paced facility!
Summary: The basic function of the Dental Assistant
is to provide responsible, quality dental patient care and instrument
processing, and have knowledge of dental equipment/devices used while
supporting and assisting the Dentist.
Hours: This is a full-time position that requires the
ability to work a flexible schedule. General daytime hours may vary
Monday - Friday and up to 1 evening per week.
Position Responsibilities/Duties:
- Perform initial patient interviews and monitor patient flow
- Assure that all examination rooms are cleaned, fully stocked and
ready for the next patient
- Perform radiographs and necessary clinical procedures as directed
by the Dentist
- Perform various dental duties under the direct supervision of a
dentist in accordance with the applicable Scope of Practice
delineated by the New Jersey Board of Dentistry
- Responsible for the maintenance and servicing of all dental
instruments, including collecting, cleaning, decontamination,
assembly, and sterilization of all reusable instrumentation,
supplies, and equipment used by Dentists as outlined in
Sterilization of Reusable Medical/Dental Devices or Instruments manual
- Operate sterilizers, maintain sterilization records/logs and
performs biological and monitor testing of sterilizers
- Establish and maintain satisfactory relationships with personnel
in all operating departments of the company, patients, doctors and
the business/medical community at large
- Provide necessary patient instructions and demonstrations when necessary
- Discharge the patient upon completion of the visit
- Perform other tasks as assigned by the Dental Office Manager or
Practice Manager