Dental Assistant

Job description

Overview The Central Jersey Medical Center is a Federally Qualified Health Center looking to hire full time Dental Assistants. Established in the year 2002, the CJMC has a main location in Perth Amboy, NJ, location in Carteret, NJ, as well as 3 School Based Health Centers located in Newark, NJ. Position is for the Perth Amboy Location. Responsibilities: Assists patients in resolving minor difficulties, answering their questions and giving directions to patients as authorized by the dentist.Serves as dentist’s chair side assistant.Prepares operatory for patient treatment as per Dental Department protocols and the dentist’s directions.Exposes and develops dental radio graphs in accordance with state regulations and law as well as Dental Department directive and protocols.Performs independent procedures as delegated and directed by the dentist in accordance with state regulation and law and Dental Department directive and protocol.Maintains Dental Department equipment I accordance with manufacturer’s directions and Dental Department policy and protocol.Maintains all Dental Department areas in compliance with Dental Department directives and protocols as well as center policies and pro...