Dental Assistant

Medford Dental Arts; Fairview (NJ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

401k with matching

Health, dental, vision plan

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Medford Dental Arts in Medford, NJ is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dentists, prepare rooms, take X-rays, and assist with patient flow. The role offers a full-time schedule with competitive pay and benefits.

Compensation ranges from $21.00 to $24.00 hourly, with paid vacation/holidays, 401k with matching contributions, and health/dental/vision coverage. A professional, patient-centered approach is required.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of Dental Assisting experience preferred.
• NJ X-Ray License required.
• Outstanding professionalism, high moral standards, and a self-motivated work ethic.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build trusting relationships with your co-workers and patients.
• Driven personality to strive to provide the best care for our patients.

Responsibilities

• Preparing exam rooms, sterilizing instruments and ensuring equipment is ready for dentists.
• Taking and processing X-rays of patients.
• Assisting dentists during procedures by handing instruments and anticipating needs.
• Greeting patients, scheduling appointments, and helping with payment procedures.
• Maintaining accurate patient records and advising on oral hygiene.
• Handling general administrative duties to maintain the practice.

Skills

Dental assisting experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Patient scheduling

Professionalism

Education

NJ X-Ray License

Tools

X-ray equipment ops

Sterilization techniques

Job description

Location: Medford Dental Arts Dental Assistant - Medford Dental Arts (Medford, NJ) Salary Range: $21.00 to $24.00 Hourly.

Schedule: Full Time - Monday and Thursday 8:30am - 7:00pm, Tuesday 8:30am - 5:00pm, Wednesday OFF, Friday 8:30am - 2:00pm.

Dental Assisting Job Responsibilities:

• Preparing exam rooms, sterilizing instruments, and ensuring necessary equipment is ready for dentists
• Knowledge of general anatomy of the mouth and dental terms
• Understanding of crowns, fillings, extractions, root canals and implants
• Assisting dentists during procedures by handing them instruments and anticipating needs
• Taking and processing X-rays of patients
• Perform lab tasks as instructed
• Greeting patients as they arrive and scheduling appointments
• Advising patients on recommended oral hygiene
• Maintaining accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures
• Strong communications skills required to deliver oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions
• Handling general administrative and other duties to maintain the dental practice

Qualifications:

• 1-2 years of Dental Assisting experience preferred
• NJ X-Ray License required
• Outstanding professionalism, high moral standards, and a self-motivated work ethic
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build trusting relationships with your co-workers and patients
• Driven personality to want to strive to be the best in your profession and provide the best care for our patients

Compensation & Benefits:

• Guaranteed Hourly Rate
• Paid Vacation & Paid Holidays
• 401k Program: with matching contributions
• Benefits: (offered at 30 hours or more) Competitive health, dental, and vision plan
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability status or other legally protected status. We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

Thank you for considering a career with us! We understand you have options and that each of you have specific interests and goals. We take pride in learning about what is important to you and why you are looking to make a career change. We look forward to exploring this potential opportunity with you and providing you with enough information to make an informed decision about the next step in your career. We strive every day to provide the best possible experience for our patients. We believe strongly in our values that guide us towards unity and teamwork. Collectively we make an I.M.P.A.C.T that makes a difference. I-Integrity M-Mentorship P-Partnership A-Action C-Caring T- Transparency