Dental Assistant

Louis Napolitano; Jackson (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Program with matching

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Health, dental, vision plan

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Louis Napolitano DMD in Jackson, NJ is hiring a Full-time Dental Assistant to join a patient‑centric, fully digital practice. You will work Monday–Friday in a supportive team, assisting the dentist during procedures, taking X-rays, preparing rooms, and helping with patient education.

NJ DANB certification and NJ X‑ray license are required; prior dental assisting experience is preferred. Competitive hourly pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• DANB certification with NJ x-ray license required.
• Dental assisting experience preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam rooms and sterilize instruments.
• Assist dentist during procedures and hand instruments.
• Take and process X-rays of patients.
• Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payments.
• Greet patients and schedule appointments.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Quick thinking

Willingness to help

Communication skills

Education

DANB Certification (NJ x-ray license)

Tools

X-ray equipment

Job description

Location:Louis NapolitanoSalary Range: $25.00 To $31.00 HourlyLouis Napolitano DMD proudly champions a patient-centric approach, fostering exceptional patient experiences, top-notch employee and dentist retention, and remarkable practice growth. You will thrive in an efficient office environment alongside an exceptional, well-trained, highly motivated dental team where you can expand your knowledge and career. We welcome you to join us if you are drawn to working in a clinically- focused, patient-centric, fully digital dental office. Apply today and be part of our exciting journey!Schedule: Full-time, Monday - FridayOur Dental Assistants deliver “Best in Class” care to every patient, every day. The ideal candidate for this position is an individual that has a high level of empathy, patience, quick thinking, and a willingness to want to help others. The Dental Assistant “assists” our Dentist during a variety of dental procedures. Whether you are an experienced Dental Assistant, or you are motivated to learn more about the dental industry we would like to tell you more.Dental Assisting Job Responsibilities:Preparing exam rooms, sterilizing instruments, and ensuring necessary equipment is ready for dentistsKnowledge of general anatomy of the mouth and dental termsUnderstanding of crowns, fillings, extractions, root canals and implantsAssisting dentists during procedures by handing them instruments and anticipating needsTaking and processing X-rays of patientsPerform lab tasks as instructedGreeting patients as they arrive and scheduling appointmentsAdvising patients on recommended oral hygieneMaintaining accurate patient records and assist with payment proceduresStrong communications skills required to deliver oral hygiene and post-operative care instructionsHandling general administrative and other duties to maintain the dental practiceQualifications:Dental Assisting experience preferredDental Assisting National Board (DANB) Certification required with NJ x-ray license.Outstanding professionalism, high moral standards, and a self-motivated work ethicStrong communication and interpersonal skills to build trusting relationships with your co-workers and patientsDriven personality to want to strive to be the best in your profession and provide the best care for our patientsCompensation & Benefits:Guaranteed Hourly RatePaid Vacation & Paid Holidays401k Program: with matching contributionsBenefits: (offered at 30 hours or more)Competitive health, dental, and vision planLife Insurance and Disability InsuranceFLSA Status:Non-ExemptWe 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.Completion of this form is voluntary and will only be used to report on candidate demographics. Nothing contained in this form will be accessible or used in hiring or other employment decisions. Information provided will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file for reporting purposes only.