Dental Assistant

The role

The Dental Assistant will provide patient service and perform administrative and basic dental tasks. This role involves assisting the dentist, managing clinical supplies, and ensuring patient comfort.

What you will do

• Welcoming patients to the dental office
• Preparing patients for treatment
• Selecting and setting up instruments, equipment, and supplies
• Sterilizing instruments according to regulations
• Assisting the dentist through 4-handed dentistry
• Providing oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
• Keeping the dental room clean and well-stocked
• Scheduling appointments and post op visits
• Maintaining accurate patient records
• Assisting with payment procedures

Required qualifications

• 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
• Strong attention to detail
• Well-organized and reliable
• High school diploma
• Certificate from an accredited dental assistant program (if required by law)
• Active state radiology license (if required by law)
• Must be able to sit and stand for extended periods of time
• Must be able to operate standard office equipment

Nice to have

• No experience required but preferred

Benefits

• BCBS Medical & Dental insurance Options
• VSP Vision Coverage
• Complimentary Life Insurance Policy (employee only)
• Short-term & Long-Term Disability
• Pet Insurance Coverage
• 401(k) plan w/match options
• HSA / FSA Account Access
• Identity Theft Protection
• Legal Services Package
• Hospital/Accident/Critical Care Coverage
• Paid Time Off

About the company

Omega & Kennett Endodontics - Newark is a busy specialty practice. Specialty1 Partners provides human resources and payroll support for the practice.