OverviewThe Central Jersey Medical Center is a Federally Qualified Health Center looking to hire a full-time Dental Assistant.
Established in 2002, the CJMC has a main location in Perth Amboy, NJ, three School Based Health Centers located in Newark, NJ, as well as a satellite site in Carteret, NJ. This will be a floater position.
However, most of the time will be in our Perth Amboy location. ResponsibilitiesAssists patients in resolving minor difficulties, answering their questions, and giving directions to patients as authorized by the dentist.Serves as the dentist's chairside assistant.Prepares operatory for patient treatment as per Dental Department protocols and the dentist's directions.Exposes and develops dental radiographs in accordance with state regulations and law as well as Dental Department directives and protocols.Performs independent procedures as delegated and directed by the dentist in accordance with state regulation and law and Dental Department directives and protocols.Maintains Dental Department equipment in accordance with manufacturer's directions and Dental Department policy and protocols.Maintains all Dental Department areas in compliance with Dental Department directives and protocols as well as center policies and procedures relative to infection control, exposure control, and safety issues.Sterilizes instruments following the infection control policy.Maintains adequate operatory supplies and compiles a list of individual item shortages for inventory control and ordering purposes.Maintains a list of all Dental Department patients, monitors patient flow, and assists the Dental Director and dentist(s) in ensuring that all patient records and documents are properly and accurately completed and filed.QualificationsCurrent CPR (BLS) required.X-ray License.Preferably able to speak, read, and write in English and Spanish.#J-18808-Ljbffr