Clinical Operations Dental Assistant
Paramus
Clinical Operations Dental Assistant
Full Time • Paramus
Take Your Dental Assisting Career to the Next Level!
Join a premier, state-of-the-art concierge dental and wellness practice offering advanced cosmetic, esthetic, and comprehensive general dentistry.
We’re looking for an experienced Dental Assistant who is passionate about exceptional patient care, embraces advanced technology, and enjoys the organization and teamwork that keep a high-performing clinical practice running seamlessly.
If you’re an experienced dental assistant who enjoys being the person who keeps everything organized, anticipates problems, and helps the team succeed, we’d love to meet you!
What You’ll Do….
Clinical Excellence & Patient Care
· Provide exceptional chairside assistance and support a positive patient experience.
· Anticipate provider needs and help maintain efficient clinical workflows.
· Prepare treatment rooms with the appropriate instruments, materials, and equipment for each scheduled procedure.
· Ensure efficient room turnover between patients, including cleaning, disinfection, restocking, and readiness for the next appointment.
· Perform instrument processing and sterilization in accordance with established infection-control protocols.
· Maintain organized, fully stocked operatories and anticipate provider needs to support timely patient care.
· Accurately document patient chart clinical notes, findings, and treatment details in the practice management system to support comprehensive treatment planning and patient follow- up communication letters & scheduling.
· Support practice KPI goals, including new patient conversion and treatment scheduling, through effective patient communication, treatment coordination, and follow-up.
· Support consistent clinical protocols, infection control, and quality standards.
Clinical Operations & Organization
· Help coordinate equipment maintenance, repairs, and preventive maintenance schedules.
· Oversee lab case tracking, communication, and timely delivery to support the patient schedule.
· Assist with clinical inventory, supplies, and operational readiness.
· Identify workflow inefficiencies and help implement practical improvements.
· Maintain and improve clinical checklists, protocols, and standard operating procedures.
Technology & Systems
· Utilize dental practice management software to support clinical workflows and documentation.
· Use Microsoft Excel, Word, and other technology tools to organize information such as Treatment Planning, track responsibilities, and improve efficiency.
· Utilize AI-assisted clinical tools to support documentation, patient education, and efficient clinical workflows.
· Help troubleshoot day-to-day clinical technology and equipment issues.
· Support team members in following established clinical systems and processes.
Who We’re Looking For…
- An experienced dental assistant with a background in strong chairside clinical skills.
- Previous experience coordinating clinical systems, lab cases, inventory, or equipment.
- Dentrix Ascend experience is a significant plus; savvy with AI-assisted technology is highly desirable.
- Someone comfortable with computers, Excel, and Word.
- A detail-oriented, organized professional who naturally takes initiative.
- Someone excited to grow professionally and contribute to the operational success of a premier practice.
- Current New Jersey registrations including dental radiologic technology license required.
- A proactive problem-solver who notices what needs attention and follows through.
- A collaborative team player who enjoys supporting others.
Why This Opportunity Is Different
This isn’t just another dental assisting position. You’ll have the opportunity to use your clinical knowledge in a broader capacity, help improve the systems that support patient care, and become a valued resource for the entire clinical team.
This is a unique opportunity to expand your impact and personal growth beyond chairside assisting while supporting the clinical excellence, personalized patient experience, and operational efficiency that define our practice.
Apply today and tell us what excites you about combining clinical dentistry with clinical operations.
Compensation: $28.00 - $35.00 per hour
What Sets Us Apart
We are committed to providing the highest quality clinical care and personalized service in a warm and compassionate atmosphere. Our doctor and staff enjoy getting to know each patient and their families, and love creating relationships that last multiple generations.
A lifetime of healthy smiles starts here!
- We believe in providing optimal treatment results, but recognize that the overall dental experience is crucial, too. That’s why we customize treatment plans for each individual's goals and expectations.
- Being clinically competent and providing advanced infection control are standards that we strive to exceed with the newest technology and techniques.
- We are especially attentive to everyone's individual needs, and do our best to be helpful with insurance, flexible scheduling, flexible payment options, and any special needs that our families and patients have.
- Parents and patients will be reassured by the level of expertise of our friendly and highly experienced staff.
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