Dental Assistant

Guardian Dentistry Partners; Ocean Township (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

401k with match

Health insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Guardian Dentistry Partners is seeking a Dental Assistant for Dr. Marc Berley in Ocean, NJ. The role supports procedures, prepares rooms, and handles patient care with a focus on accuracy and empathy.

Responsibilities include assisting dentists during procedures, taking X-rays, managing records, and scheduling appointments. Eligibility requires NJ X-ray license and DANB RHS certification, with a commitment to high professional standards.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of Dental Assisting experience preferred.
• Must have a valid NJ X-ray license and RHS certification.
• Demonstrates empathy, patience, and clear patient communication.

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam rooms, sterilize instruments and ensure equipment readiness.
• Take and process patient X-rays and assist during procedures.
• Greet patients, schedule appointments and manage records.
• Assist dentists during crowns, fillings, extractions, implants as needed.

Skills

Dental assisting experience

NJ x-ray license

Strong communication

Empathy

Team player

Education

DANB RHS Certification

Job description

Location:

Dr. Marc Berley

Dental Assistant – Dr. Marc Berley (Ocean, NJ)

Salary Range: $23.00 to $26.00 Hourly

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 - Fridays, no Saturdays!

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
• Must have a valid NJ x-ray license
• Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) RHS Certification require
• 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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