Registered Dental Assistant

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 their 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 Registered Dental Assistant, you will support the clinical needs of our patients and doctors. This role is vital for the functionality of our dental offices, involving patient care, recordkeeping, and appointment scheduling. You will work under the supervision of dentists and closely with dental hygienists in day-to-day activities.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate knowledge of dental instruments and assist the dentist in rendering patient care chairside.
• Maintain inventory control in 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.
• Remove excess cement from crowns or other restorations and orthodontic appliances.
• Fabricate and cement temporary crowns and bridges after preparation of tooth (teeth) by a dentist.
• Place and remove rubber dams and clamps (excluding intra-oral occlusal adjustment).
• Trial size (pre-select) orthodontic bands, wires, stainless steel crowns, and temporary crowns intra-orally or on diagnostic models.
• Place and remove arch wires and ligature wires.
• Perform other duties within the scope of a Registered Dental Assistant.
• Maintain public area appearance.
• 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: Dental Radiologic Technologist (DRT) license or willingness to pursue licensure immediately required.
• Certified Dental Assistant certificate preferred.
• Registered Dental Assistant License preferred.
• 1+ years of 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.
• X-ray License required.
• Current NJ Registered Dental Assistant license.
• Active CPR Certification is required.

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.
• Eligible Dental Assistant team members may also have access to company-supported reimbursement for certain licenses and certifications, subject to role eligibility and company guidelines.

Physical/Mental 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 the 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.