Dental Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

401k with matching contributions

Health, dental and vision insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Medford Dental Arts, located in Medford, NJ, seeks a Dental Assistant to support dentists during procedures, prepare rooms, take X-rays, and assist with patient care. The ideal candidate shows empathy, patience, and a strong work ethic. NJ X-Ray License and 1–2 years of experience are preferred for this full-time position.

Responsibilities include scheduling, patient records, payment support, and providing oral hygiene guidance. The practice offers benefits and a competitive hourly rate.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of Dental Assisting experience preferred.
• NJ X-Ray License required.
• Outstanding professionalism and strong work ethic.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Preparing exam rooms, sterilizing instruments, and ensuring equipment is ready for dentists.
• Assisting dentists during procedures by handing instruments and anticipating needs.
• Taking and processing X-rays of patients.
• Maintaining accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures.
• Greeting patients and scheduling appointments.
• Advising patients on oral hygiene and post-operative care.

Skills

Dental assisting

Education

NJ X-Ray License

Job description

Dental Assistant – Medford Dental Arts (Medford, NJ)

Location: Medford Dental Arts

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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