Dental Assistant

The-Smilist-Denta; Medford Township (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health, dental, vision insurance

Continuing education

Impact on patients' health

Job summary

The Smilist Dental is seeking a reliable Dental Assistant to join our Medford, NJ team. You will prepare patients for treatment, assist doctors, and maintain a clean, sterile operatory to enable high-quality care.

Candidates should have at least 1 year of dental assisting experience, possess an active NJ x-ray license, and work well in a collaborative setting. We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Dental Assistant (min 1 year).
• Must hold an active NJ x-ray license.
• RDA preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Keep patients focused on treatment and address concerns.
• Maintain sterile, welcoming environment and assist doctors.
• Escort patients to front desk and prepare trays for procedures.

Skills

Dental assistant experience

NJ x-ray license

Team player

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Tools

Dentrix

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 - at least 1 year
• Must hold an active NJ x-ray license
• RDA preferred, but not required
• 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
• Salary Range:$25.00-$30.00/hour (based on licensure)
• Location:Medford, 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.