Dental Assistant w/ X-ray

Job Summary

The Dental Assistant position at ProSmile supports the clinical needs of patients and dentists. Key responsibilities include assisting with patient care, inventory management, and adhering to safety protocols.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Clearly demonstrate knowledge of dental instruments and assist the dentist in patient care.
• Maintain inventory control in the operatories.
• Adhere to OSHA, HIPAA, and CDC guidelines.
• Deliver high-quality patient interactions related to scheduling, follow-up treatment, post-surgical information, and record-keeping.
• Perform basic lab procedures such as taking impressions, pouring models, and preparing cases for external labs.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Easily able to learn required technologies and systems.
• Applicable licensing required for the state in which you will work:
• NJ - Dental Radiologic Technologist (DRT) license or willing to pursue licensure immediately.
• MD - Dental Radiologic Technologist (DRT) license or willing to pursue licensure immediately.
• Pennsylvania - Radiation Health and Safety certificate or willing to pursue licensure immediately.
• Certified Dental Assistant preferred.
• 1+ years work experience as a Dental Assistant preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Requires some flexibility in scheduling, such as the ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.
• X-ray License required.
• Active CPR Certification is 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.

Benefits Summary

• Medical Insurance: Choice of five comprehensive Aetna medical plans, including options with low copays, deductible-sharing, and national provider networks.
• Dental Insurance: MetLife plans offering preventative, basic, major, and orthodontic coverage options.
• Vision Insurance: Davis and UHC vision plans with annual exams, eyewear allowances, and contact lens benefits.
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts: Pre-tax savings accounts for medical, dependent care, and healthcare expenses.
• Life & Disability Insurance: Employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance, with voluntary life, short-term, and long-term disability plans.
• Additional Perks: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Identity Theft & Fraud Protection, Legal Support Services, Discount Programs (including pet insurance, travel, theme parks, electronics, etc.), Wellness Programs, Financial Wellness and Planning Tools.

Physical/Mental Demands and Work Environment

• Regularly stand, walk, use hands and arms to operate general office equipment (PC, telephone, file cabinets, copier, fax machine, and printer).
• Occasionally lift and/or move between 10 and 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required: close vision and ability to adjust focus.
• May need to travel to healthcare practices.
• The work environment characteristics: noise level is usually low to moderate.

Equal Employment

ProSmile 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. ProSmile 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.