Dental Assistant

MIDLAND FAMILY DENTAL CARE PA; Garfield (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Free uniforms

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Benefits/Perks

Careers Advancement Opportunities

Flexible Scheduling

Competitive Compensation

Job summary

Midland Family Dental Care PA is seeking a qualified Dental Assistant to join our team. You will assist the dentist during exams and procedures and handle administrative tasks such as scheduling. The ideal candidate has an associate’s degree from a CODA-accredited program and prior experience as a Dental Assistant.

If you are friendly, outgoing, and committed to creating an excellent dental experience for our patients, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree from a CODA-accredited program.
• Strong computer and data entry skills are required.
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities are essential.
• Ability to provide high-quality patient care and service.

Responsibilities

• Greet and prepare patients for treatment and help them feel comfortable.
• Explain dental care plans and answer patient questions.
• Take vital signs and record medical history; prep sterilized equipment.
• Assist dentist during procedures and exams.
• Follow health and safety regulations and office policies.
• Schedule patient appointments.

Skills

Data entry

Computer skills

Communication

Customer service

Education

Associate’s Degree (CODA accredited)

Job description

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Benefits/Perks
• Careers Advancement Opportunities
• Flexible Scheduling
• Competitive Compensation

Job Summary

We are seeking a qualified and caring Dental Assistant to join our team! As a Dental Assistant, you will provide top‑notch dental care that makes our clients feel like family. You will provide assistance to the dentist during exams and procedures and complete administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments. The ideal candidate has an associate's degree from a certified school and previous experience as a Dental Assistant. If you’re friendly, outgoing, and committed to creating a fantastic dental experience, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients into the treatment area and make them feel comfortable
• Discuss the dental care plan with patients and answer any questions they have
• Take vital signs and accurately record medical historyPrep sterilized equipment and make it available to the dentist for exams and procedures
• Assist the dentist during procedures and exams
• Adhere to all health and safety regulations and office policies
• Schedule appointments

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree from a school certified by the Commission on Dental Accreditation
• Strong computer and data entry skills
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Ability to provide high-quality patient care