Registered Dental Assistant at Smart Arches Dental Implant Centers

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

28 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Dental Instruments Knowledge, Chairside Assistance, Inventory Control, OSHA Compliance, HIPAA Compliance, CDC Guidelines Adherence, Patient Interaction, Record Keeping, Lab Procedures, Taking Impressions, Pour Models, Fabricating Temporary Crowns, Placing Rubber Dam, Arch Wire Placement, Communication, Organization

Industry

Dentists

Description

Department: Operations Reports to: Dental Practice Manager FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Location: Cherry Hill, NJ Company Overview Smart Arches Dental Implant Centers have been created by doctors to improve the lives of the patients who entrust us with their care. We have taken the "corporate feel" that exists with big dental implant clinics and become hyper-focused on patient experience and care to drive our company. If you are passionate about helping people start over and strengthen their confidence, then Smart Arches Dental Implant Centers is a great place to call your home. Everyone involved wants to make a positive impact with the work and efforts we give—this is how we can truly make a difference. If this speaks to you, we look forward to hearing from you. Position Summary As a Registered Dental Assistant, you will help support the clinical needs of our patients and doctors. The duties of a Dental Assistant are very important for the functionality of our dental offices. These duties can include patient care, recordkeeping, and appointment scheduling. As a Registered Dental Assistant, you will work under the supervision of dentists and work closely with dental hygienists in their day-to-day activities. Duties and Responsibilities The duties include, but are not limited to: Clearly demonstrate knowledge of dental instruments and assist the dentist in rendering patient care chairside. Maintaining inventory control in the operatories where treatment is rendered by the Provider Adhering to OSHA, HIPAA, and CDC guidelines Deliver world class patient interactions related to scheduling, follow up treatment, post-surgical information and record keeping Be able to perform basic lab procedures such as taking impressions, pour models, and preparing cases for external labs. Remove excess cement from crowns or other restorations and orthodontic appliances; Fabricate and cement temporary crowns and bridges after preparation of tooth (teeth) by a dentist. Placing and removing rubber dam and clamp. This does not include intra-oral occlusal adjustment; Trial size (pre-select) bands, wires, stainless steel crowns and temporary crowns intra-orally or on diagnostic models; Place and remove arch wires and ligature wires Remaining items that are within the scope of Registered Dental assistant. Maintaining public area appearance Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned Qualifications High School diploma or GED required Active NJ - Dental Radiologic Technologist (DRT) license required Active NJ Registered Dental Assistant license required 1+ years work experience as a Dental Assistant required. Knowledge and Skills/Expected Competencies Knowledge of dental instruments and patient care. Ability to clearly communicate medical information to professional practitioners and/or the general public. Excellent organization, prioritization, follow up, analytical and time management skills with ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines. Easily able to learn new technologies and systems required and demonstrates a desire to learn Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Requires some flexibility in scheduling. Surgical and restorative experience preferred. Physical/Mental Demands and Work Environment The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk and use hands and arms to operate general office equipment (PC, telephone, file cabinets, copier, fax machine and printer). The employee may occasionally lift and/or move between 10 and 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. The employee may need to travel to healthcare practices. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. Equal Employment Our culture encourages individual development, embraces an inclusive environment, rewards innovative excellence, and leads in provider and patient satisfaction. Smart Arches values diversity, inclusion, and equity as matters of fairness and effectiveness. We are committed to hiring and retaining a staff that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, fostering an inclusive working environment where staff of all backgrounds feel welcomed and engaged. Smart Arches is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from individuals underrepresented in the medical sector, including people of color, and persons with non-traditional work and educational experience. All who believe they meet the stated qualifications are invited to apply. Company Safety We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Smart Arches is committed to proactively creating and maintaining an environment that is safe for our team and patients. Employees are required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including face masks, gloves, gowns, and more as needed and in accordance with CDC standards. The Company reserves the right to modify the job description based upon its needs and may require the employee to perform functions beyond those mentioned above. Neither this job description nor any other communication creates an employment contract between the Company and the employee.

Responsibilities

The Registered Dental Assistant will support the clinical needs of patients and doctors by demonstrating knowledge of dental instruments during chairside assistance and maintaining inventory control in treatment operatories. Duties also involve adhering to safety guidelines, delivering world-class patient interactions, and performing basic lab procedures like taking impressions and fabricating temporary crowns.