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Are you interested in joining an AMAZING team, in an EXCITING position with ADVANCEMENT, and TOTAL CAREER SATISFACTION Look no further!
Monokian Family & Cosmetic Dentistry is looking to welcome Dental Assistants to join our fast growing team.
We have 6 amazing Dentists and an awesome team to work with at Monokian Dentistry. A family run business; our team is treated like family with the highest respect. If you are looking for a career and not just a "job", this is the place for you. Some of our team has been with us for over 40 years!
Competitive Compensation
GREAT BENEFITS: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and 401K with company match
The Dental Assistant, working under the supervision of a dentist, is responsible for a large number of supporting duties that range from patient care, to laboratory functions, to administration. This position calls out for the greatest flexibility and variation in terms of technical skills, clinical knowledge and experience, and administrative expertise. In addition to these essential attributes, the Dental Assistant must have exceptional interpersonal skills and a sincerely caring and helpful attitude toward other members of the dental staff and our patients. Although the dentist is the specialist, the Dental Assistant sets the tone within our office, which is a key consideration for our clientele. The ideal Dental Assistant will have a genuine helpful, friendly, and professional demeanor.
The following is a representative list of the duties and responsibilities associated with this position:
Perform chair-side duties by acting as the dentist's 'third hand'
Sterilize, organize, and arrange dental instruments and equipment in preparation for each patient
Take x-rays of patients' teeth
Collect and record patients' health history
Access and document patient's dental records
Make impressions of patients' teeth
Mix compounds for cleaning and/or filling teeth
Use suction and swabs to keep patients' mouths clear and dry during various procedures
Apply topical anesthetic to patients' mouths
Schedule appointments, maintain records, send bills, answer phones, order supplies and other related office tasks
In addition to these core responsibilities, the Dental Assistant may be called upon to perform expanded duties such as:
Remove stitches
Place and remove rubber dams, matrices and wedges
Apply cavity liners and bases
Place and finish composite resin restorations, including sealant material
Must have GREAT chair-side manner and ability to build excellent rapport with patients
Must have passion, ambition and a LOVE for dentistry with proven leadership skills
Expanded Functions desired (and compensated for), but NOT REQUIRED
Full-Time hours available
Please visit our website at www.topNJdentist.com to get a better feel for our office and what we are all about!
To APPLY:
Email your resume in a Word Document or PDF. In the Subject of your email please include your full name and "DENTAL ASSISTANT POSITION".
If you have particular hours you are looking to work or anything you need us to know while considering you for the position, please indicate that in the body of your email.
