Dental Assistant

Responsibilities

• Prepare the surgical area, instruments, and equipment before each procedure.
• Assist the surgeon during procedures by anticipating the surgeon's needs and assisting as required.
• Keep surgical areas and instruments clean and sterilized.
• Monitor and record patient vitals and ensure patient comfort and safety.
• Prepare and provide post-operative instructions and materials to patients.
• Help maintain inventory and order supplies as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the surgeon or office manager.
• As one of the essential members of our office, you will also help to facilitate/coordinate other office responsibilities as needed.
• Your Background
• You also have the following:
• At least 3-5 years of experience as dental assistant, Oral Surgery specialty is preferred
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
• Understanding of health & safety regulations
• Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks
• Good computer skills
• Excellent communication and people skills
• A strong attention to detail
• Well-organized and reliable
• A high school diploma
• A certificate from an accredited surgical assistant program (if required by law)
• An active state radiology license (if required by law)
• Experience with dental x-ray (licensed)
• Bilingual (Spanish preferred)
• If this sounds like you, you will fit right in with the team!
• Why You Should Join Our Team
• Your Benefits & Perks
• BCBS High Deductible & PPO Medical insurance Options
• VSP Vision Coverage
• Principal PPO Dental Insurance
• Complimentary Life Insurance Policy
• Short-term & Long-Term Disability
• Pet Insurance Coverage
• 401(k)
• HSA / FSA Account Access
• Identity Theft Protection
• Legal Services Package
• Hospital/Accident/Critical Care Coverage
• Paid Time Off
• Diverse and Inclusive Work Environment
• Strong culture of honesty and teamwork
• We believe in transparency through the talent acquisition process; we support our team members, past, future, and present, to make the best decision for themselves and their families. Starting off on the right foot with pay transparency is just one way that we are supporting this mission.
• Position Base Pay Range
• $23 - $27 USD
• Specialty1 Partners and its affiliates are equal-opportunity employers who recognize the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on objective criteria and without regard to the fol

Benefits

Additional Information

Our office, Juan C. Alonso DMD a PC in North Bergen, NJ is seeking a talented dental assistant to assist our Oral Surgeon, to join our busy specialty practice. We are looking for a talented and skilled Dental Assistant experienced with Oral Surgery to help us accomplish our mission to improve the lives of our patients by providing a world-class specialty experience for every patient. Here is what you need to know about the role, our team and why we could be the right next step in your career.

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