Chairside Dental Assistant - General Dentistry

Bighornlaw; Woodbridge Township (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dental practice is seeking a skilled dental assistant to join their team in Woodbridge Township, New Jersey. Responsibilities include supporting dentists during procedures, conducting X-rays, and maintaining a sterile environment. The role offers competitive hourly pay, benefits, and opportunities for new graduates.

Benefits

3 weeks of paid time off

401(k) plan with employer match

Paid holidays and healthcare coverage

Monthly bonus incentives

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a dental assistant preferred.
• Warm and welcoming personality.
• Punctuality and reliability are key qualities.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists during various dental procedures.
• Perform digital and panoramic radiographs.
• Ensure high standards of sterilization and infection control.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Education

Current Radiology certification

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

Posted a month ago

Description

Location: Woodbridge Township, New Jersey

Work Schedule:

Wednesday: 8:45 am - 2:00 pm (as per clinic schedule)

Friday: 8:45 am - 2:00 pm (as per clinic schedule)

Saturday: 7:45 am - 1:00 pm (twice a month)

Sunday: Closed

(Primarily Fridays with some Wednesdays)

Job Description:

Seeking a skilled dental assistant to support dentists during procedures, maintain equipment sterilization, conduct X-rays as necessary, maintain sterilization of clinical areas, and oversee supply inventory efficiently.

• Competitive hourly rate based on experience and expertise
• Full-time staff receive 3 weeks of paid time off
• Access to a 401(k) plan with employer match contributions
• Paid holidays, healthcare coverage, and dental benefits are provided
• Monthly bonus incentives are available for all team members
• Ideal schedules around holidays

Join our team and contribute positively to the oral health of our patients!

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists during various dental procedures, including fillings, crowns, extractions, and implant surgeries
• Perform digital radiographs, Panoramic, and CBCT radiographs when necessary
• Adhere to the highest standards of sterilization and infection control procedures
• Utilize an intraoral scanner
• Prepare the operatory before each dental procedure
• Ensure smooth office workflow and efficiency
• Provide support for front desk tasks whenever required within the skill set
• Support dentists during Invisalign and cosmetic cases
• Fabrication of whitening trays

Qualifications

• To be considered for the Chairside & Sterile Dental Assistant position in Woodbridge Township, NJ, US, you must have a current Radiology certification
• Prior experience as a dental assistant is preferred for this role
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential
• The ability to work collaboratively and contribute positively to the team atmosphere is a must
• Punctuality and reliability are key qualities needed for this position.
• A warm and welcoming personality and professionalism are essential for this role
• New graduates are welcome to apply
• Experience with Dentrix software is preferred
• Essential attributes include dependability, strong time management, professionalism, teamwork, effective communication, and organizational skills

Compensation

$18 - $23 hourly

About Colonia Dental Associates, LLC

Colonia Dental Associates is a family-oriented private general dentistry practice focused on patient education and quality dental care. We treat our patients as we ourselves would like to be treated. Our team is patient care-oriented, and everyone works together to achieve the same goals.

Full-time benefits include up to three weeks of PTO per year, paid holidays, 401(k) with match, medical insurance, dental benefits, and monthly incentive bonuses based on collections.