Dental Assistant (Oral Surgery)

About the role

At The Smilist, we aim to provide high quality dental care in a warm, welcoming, and professional environment. Our team is dedicated to making lives better one smile at a time. We are currently seeking a reliable, friendly, and motivated Oral Surgery Assistant to join our growing practice and contribute to our mission of excellent dental care.

Key Responsibilities

- Keep patients focused on optimal treatment while attending their individual concerns and promoting the good qualities of their doctor - Maintain a clean, sterile, and cheerful environment where your patient feels comfortable; prepare patients for treatment, and assist the doctors - thereby enabling them to provide efficient quality dental treatment - Escort patients to and from the front desk - Prepare tray setups for dental procedures and maintain adequate supply levels in each operatory, ordering and replenishing as needed - Other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications

- Proven experience as a Dental Assistant - at least 1 year - Prior OS experience - Must have an active NJ x-ray license - BLS or ACLS certification required - Knowledge of dental instruments, equipment, and procedures - Prior Dentrix experience preferred, but not required - Strong communication and interpersonal skills - Ability to work well in a team and handle multiple tasks efficiently - Attention to detail and a positive attitude

What We Offer

- Competitive compensation - Benefits package - health, dental, vision insurance, and more! - Opportunity for professional growth and continuing education - A chance to make a real impact on the health and well-being of our patients

Position Details

- Schedule: Full Time - Monday through Friday and rotating Saturdays - Salary Range: $26.00-$30.00/hour - Location: Brick, NJ