What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at Central Jersey Medical Center?
The Central Jersey Medical Center is a Federally Qualified Health Center looking to hire full time Dental Assistants. Established in the year 2002, the CJMC has a main location in Perth Amboy, NJ as well as 5 School Based Health Centers located in Newark, NJ.
Position is for the Perth Amboy Location.
Responsibilities:
Assists patients in resolving minor difficulties, answering their questions and giving directions to patients as authorized by the dentist.
Serves as dentist’s chair side assistant.
Prepares operatory for patient treatment as per Dental Department protocols and the dentist’s directions.
Exposes and develops dental radio graphs in accordance with state regulations and law as well as Dental Department directive and protocols.
Performs independent procedures as delegated and directed by the dentist in accordance with state regulation and law and Dental Department directive and protocol.
Maintains Dental Department equipment I accordance with manufacturer’s directions and Dental Department policy and protocol.
Maintains all Dental Department areas in compliance with Dental Department directives and protocols as well as center policies and procedures relative to infection control, exposure control and safety issues. Sterilization of instruments that follow the infection control policy.
Maintains adequate operatory supplies and compiles a list of individual item shortages for inventory control and ordering purposes.
Maintains a list of all Dental Department patients, monitors patient flow, and assists the Dental Director, dentist(s) in assuring that all patient records and documents are properly and accurately completed and filed.
Qualifications:Current CPR (BLS) required
X ray License
CDA preferred
Preferable able to speak, read and write Spanish
EEO
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Rotating weekends
- Weekend availability
License/Certification:
- NJ State X-Ray Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20
