Dental Assistant

Description

Lawrenceville Smiles is looking for an outstanding Dental Assistant to join our growing team. We are seeking a cheerful and self-motivated team player who is fully committed to our patients, our team, and our Doctor. The ideal candidate will be dedicated to making a difference in our patients' lives and will strive to be the best part of their day.

This position offers a unique schedule with a 4-day work week, allowing for a healthy work-life balance with weekends off. Our team values the importance of time for rest and relaxation, and we believe that maintaining a well-rounded lifestyle contributes to our ability to provide excellent patient care. The typical schedule for this position is Monday through Thursday; however, occasional flexibility may be required to work on Fridays instead of one of the other days as needed.

Responsibilities
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation.
• Assist dentists and dental hygienists during any procedures or examinations by handing off dental instruments, providing suction, and ensuring chair-side accessibility to the team
• Adhere to all dental office infection control policies and safety regulations by disinfecting and sterilizing all equipment and instruments after use
• Take and document vital signs and medical history for patient records, take x-rays of patients' mouths, and apply a topical anesthetic for dental procedures, if necessary
• Provide postoperative instructions with methods for infection control of the patients' teeth and gums after procedures, answer any questions they may have about dental hygiene, and schedule appointments for patient care follow up
• Get treatment rooms ready for examination and procedures by equipping them with necessary sterilized equipment, dental instruments, anesthetics, dental supplies, and materials

Qualifications
• Valid X-Ray License.
• Certified Dental Assistant (CDA/RDA) strongly preferred but not required.
• 2 years experience working as a dental assistant is required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Dentrix experience is a plus.
• References and background check required.