Dental Assistant w/ X-ray

ProSmile is the fastest growing dental organization on the East Coast and Midwest. Our premier DSO is led by world-class dentists who understand what highly skilled dental professionals need to grow a practice while focusing on delivering best-in-class clinical care to patients. We offer up-to-date equipment and technology, experienced and friendly staff, and dentists who truly care about their patients.

About the role

As a Dental Assistant, you will help support the clinical needs of our patients and doctors. You will work under the supervision of dentists and closely with dental hygienists in day-to-day activities, performing duties critical to the functionality of our dental offices, including patient care, recordkeeping, and appointment scheduling.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

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

Skills

• 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 the ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines.

Benefits

At ProSmile, we are committed to supporting the health and well-being of our employees and their families. The following benefits are offered for Full-Time (35+ hours per week) and Part-Time (30-35 hours per week) Benefits Eligible Positions:

• 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 Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands and arms to operate general office equipment (PC, telephone, file cabinets, copier, fax machine, and printer).
• The employee may occasionally lift and/or move between 10 and 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
• The employee may need to travel to healthcare practices.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.