Dental Assistant

The-Smilist-Denta; Hoboken (NJ); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

The Smilist in Hoboken, NJ is seeking a reliable Dental Assistant to join our growing practice and support high-quality patient care. You will help keep patients focused on treatment, maintain a clean, sterile environment, and assist doctors to ensure efficient, quality dental care.

Ideal candidates have active NJ X-ray licenses, experience as a dental assistant, and strong teamwork and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must have active NJ X-ray license and dental assistant experience.
• Knowledge of dental instruments, equipment and procedures.
• Familiarity with Dentrix is a plus, not required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well in a team and handle multiple tasks.
• Attention to detail and positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Keep patients focused on optimal treatment and address concerns.
• Maintain sterile, clean environment and assist doctors.
• Escort patients to and from the front desk.
• Prepare tray setups and maintain supply levels in each operatory.
• Carry out other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Dental Assistant experience

NJ X-ray license

Dental instruments knowledge

Dentrix experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Job description

About Us:

At The Smilist, we aim to provide high quality dental care in a warm, welcoming, and professional environment. Our team is dedicated to making lives better one smile at a time. We are currently seeking a reliable, friendly, and motivated Dental Assistant to join our growing practice and contribute to our mission of excellent dental care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Keep patients focused on optimal treatment while attending their individual concerns and promoting the good qualities of their doctor
• Maintain a clean, sterile, and cheerful environment where your patient feels comfortable; prepare patients for treatment, and assist the doctors - thereby enabling them to provide efficient quality dental treatment
• Escort patients to and from the front desk
• Prepare tray setups for dental procedures and maintain adequate supply levels in each operatory, ordering and replenishing as needed
• Other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Dental Assistant
• Must have an active NJ x-ray license
• Knowledge of dental instruments, equipment, and procedures
• Prior Dentrix experience preferred, but not required
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well in a team and handle multiple tasks efficiently
• Attention to detail and a positive attitude

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Benefits package - health, dental, vision insurance, and more!
• Opportunity for professional growth and continuing education
• A chance to make a real impact on the health and well-being of our patients

Position Details:

• Schedule:Full Time - some Saturday availability required
• Salary Range:$24.00-$28.00/hour
• Location:Hoboken, NJ

The Smilist Dental provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.