Dental Assistant — FT/PT with X-Ray License Family Practice

NÜVA Smile; New Jersey; On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Bonus Pay

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401(K)

more!

Job summary

NÜVA Smile in New Jersey is seeking full-time or part-time Dental Assistants to join a busy family practice. The role covers patient management, room setup, chairside assistance, and X-ray duties with OSH-compliant sterilization.

The ideal candidate has an X-ray license (highly preferred), strong communication, and meticulous organization. Salary is commensurate with experience, with comprehensive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• X-Ray license preferred; not required.
• Experience with dental instruments and sterilization.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Coronal polishing experience is a plus.
• Strong computer skills and workflow familiarity.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Attention to detail and reliability.
• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred, but not required.
• Salary up to $28/hr; commensurate with experience and licenses.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and monitor arrival times.
• Set up treatment rooms for procedures.
• Escort and seat patients in treatment rooms.
• Provide care, answer questions, and make patients comfortable.
• Obtain and review health histories per protocol.
• Assist dentist and perform delegated tasks.
• Mix dental materials and maintain equipment.
• Take X-rays according to procedures.
• Sterilize rooms and maintain cleanliness per OSHA.
• Document treatments and chart procedures and charges.

Skills

X-Ray License

Dental instruments

Sterilization methods

Health & safety

Coronal polishing

Computer skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Well-organized

Bilingual Spanish/English

Education

High school diploma

Dental assistant school preferred

Job description

NÜVA Smile in New Jersey is seeking full-time or part-time Dental Assistants to join a busy family practice. The role covers patient management, room setup, chairside assistance, and X-ray duties with OSH-compliant sterilization.

The ideal candidate has an X-ray license (highly preferred), strong communication, and meticulous organization. Salary is commensurate with experience, with comprehensive benefits offered.