Dental Assistant

Family Dental Care of NJ (High Tech); Westfield (NJ); On-site; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Family Dental Care of NJ (High Tech) in Westfield, NJ is seeking a Temporary Dental Assistant for a short-term assignment with a fixed schedule.

The role offers hourly pay of $30–$32 and requires at least one year of dental assisting experience, CPR certification, and compliance with OSHA/HIPAA policies. Responsibilities include patient greeting, sterilization, imaging, and room setup between patients.

Qualifications

• At least one year of dental assisting experience.
• Current CPR certification.
• DANB Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet and prepare patients for treatment in a timely, pleasant, and professional manner.
• Sterilize and prepare instruments for tray setups before dental procedures.
• Take diagnostic-digital imaging as prescribed by the dentists.
• Practice within the legal scope of assistant duties with or without certification, depending on state regulations.
• Maintain meticulous records on patient charts and documents.
• Setup and breakdown rooms according to infection control protocols between patients.
• Communicate patient and equipment needs with co-workers.
• Other duties as assigned by Practice Leader and/or Dentist.

Skills

Dental assisting experience

CPR certification

OSHA guidelines

HIPAA compliance

Education

Dental Assisting Certification (preferred)

Job description

Location:Family Dental Care of NJ (High Tech)Temporary Dental AssistantWestfield, NJSalary: $30 - $32 per hourLove temping as a Dental Assistant but looking for consistent hours over the next few weeks?High Tech Dentistry in Westfield, NJ is looking for a Temporary Dental Assistant to join our team!Enjoy the flexibility of temping with the benefit of a reliable, consistent schedule.Schedule:Monday: 12 PM – 8 PMTuesday: 9 AM – 5 PMThursday: 12 PM – 7 PMPay: $30–$32 per hourIf you're an experienced Dental Assistant looking for a great short-term opportunity, we'd love to hear from you!Duties/ResponsibilitiesGreet and prepare patients for treatment in a timely, pleasant, and professional manner.Sterilize and prepare instruments for tray setups before dental procedures.Take diagnostic-digital imaging as prescribed by the dentists.Practice within the legal scope of assistant duties with or without certification, depending on state regulations.Maintain meticulous records on patient charts and documents.Setup and breakdown rooms according to infection control protocols between patients.Communicate patient and equipment needs with co-workers.Other duties as assigned by Practice Leader and/or Dentist.Required Skills/AbilitiesAdhere to OSHA guidelines, HIPAA Privacy Policy, and clinical operating procedures.Work with and maintain all dental equipment.Positively contribute to a respectful and collaborative working environment.Facilitate patient comfort, care, and satisfaction in a professional manner.Present to work during scheduled shifts (see office manual for specifics).Education and ExperienceAt least one year of dental assisting experience.Current CPR certification.Other State License/Certification Requirements based on the state you are employed.Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) Certification preferred.FLSA 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.