Dental Assistant

About the role

Our office, Periodontal Associates - Lyndhurst, is seeking a talented Dental Assistant to join our busy specialty practice. We are looking for a talented and skilled Dental Assistant to help us accomplish our mission to improve the lives of our patients by providing a world-class specialty experience for every patient. Here is what you need to know about the role, our team and why we could be the right next step in your career.

Responsibilities

• Ensure excellent patient service and lift administrative and basic dental tasks off the Dentist’s shoulders.
• Focus on ensuring that the patients' needs, concerns, and questions are answered.
• Help keep the patient relaxed and comfortable during their visit, being the patient's go‑to resource.
• Welcoming patients to the dental office.
• Preparing patients for treatment, ensuring their comfort.
• 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.
• Facilitate/coordinate other office responsibilities as needed.

Requirements

• At least 1+ years of proven experience as a dental assistant (specialty preferred).
• 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