Dental Assistant: Flexible Schedule, CE & PTO

Aspen Dental; Westfield (NJ); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Continuing education via TAG U

Job summary

Aspen Dental is hiring a Dental Assistant in Westfield, New Jersey. You will support clinicians, take x-rays, prepare rooms, and maintain infection control while engaging with patients to promote oral health.

This role emphasizes teamwork, continuous learning, and high-quality patient care. Qualified applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent and an active license/permit as required by the state, with x-ray certification if required.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for patient care.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.
• Ability to work collaboratively with the dental team to deliver exceptional patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assist during a variety of dental treatment procedures.
• Take dental x-rays.
• Set up and break down operatory post treatment.
• Manage infection control and sterilization of instruments and equipment.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene strategies.
• Assist with denture relines and temporary crowns.
• Perform impressions, bite registrations and digital intraoral scans.
• Support patient charting for doctors and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

X-ray certification (state requirement)

Tools

X-ray certification

Job description

Aspen Dental is hiring a Dental Assistant in Westfield, New Jersey. You will support clinicians, take x-rays, prepare rooms, and maintain infection control while engaging with patients to promote oral health.

This role emphasizes teamwork, continuous learning, and high-quality patient care. Qualified applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent and an active license/permit as required by the state, with x-ray certification if required.