Dental Assistant
colts neck orthodonticsShrewsbury (NJ)
Dental Assistant
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colts neck orthodonticsShrewsbury (NJ)
SENIORITY
Junior
About the role
Job Description:
Job Description Cavanagh Orthodontics is a close-knit, patient-focused orthodontic practice dedicated to creating beautiful, healthy smiles in a warm and welcoming environment. As a small team, we value responsibility, teamwork, and exceptional customer service. If you're friendly, organized, and thrive in a busy yet supportive setting, we'd love to have you join our family-like office! We are seeking a reliable and enthusiastic dental assistant to support our orthodontist in delivering high-quality care. This is a hands-on role where you'll be the primary assistant, managing a variety of clinical and patient-facing tasks.
Responsibilities:
Assist the orthodontist during orthodontic procedures Take x-rays, photos, and intraoral scans Sterilize instruments and maintain infection control protocols Prepare and clean treatment areas before and after patient visits Manage inventory of supplies Educate patients (and parents) on oral hygiene, appliance care, and maintenance of braces or aligners
Qualifications:
Valid X-ray license Previous experience as a dental / orthodontic assistant preferred (but we welcome motivated candidates with strong transferable skills) High school diploma or equivalent; completion of an accredited dental assisting program is a plus Desired Traits:
Responsible and dependable Friendly and approachable with excellent customer service skills Highly organized and detail-oriented Able to multi-task efficiently Team player who enjoys building positive relationships with patients of all ages Expected hours:22 - 24 per week (Tues, Wed, Thurs) If you're passionate about helping patients achieve beautiful, confident smiles and want to be a key part of a small, dedicated orthodontic team, we encourage you to apply!
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