Dental Assistant

Guardian Dentistry Partners; Medford (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed hourly rate

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

401k with matching

Benefits at 30+ hours

Health, dental, vision

Life & Disability Insurance

Job summary

Medford Dental Arts is hiring a Dental Assistant to support clinicians during procedures, prepare rooms, and manage X-rays. The role emphasizes patient care, sterilization, and accurate records.

The ideal candidate will have 1–2 years of dental assisting experience, NJ X-Ray license, and strong communication skills to guide patients on oral hygiene and treatment plans. This is a full-time position with flexible scheduling options.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of Dental Assisting experience preferred.
• Outstanding professionalism, high moral standards, and a self-motivated work ethic.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build trusting relationships with coworkers and patients.
• Driven personality to strive to be the best in your profession and provide the best care.

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.
• Perform lab tasks as instructed.
• Greeting patients and scheduling appointments.
• Advising patients on oral hygiene and billing procedures.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Quick thinking

Willingness to help

Education

NJ X-Ray License

Job description

Location:

Medford Dental Arts

Dental Assistant - Medford Dental Arts (Medford, NJ)

Salary Range: $21.00 to $24.00 Hourly

At Medford Dental Arts , our 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.

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.

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