Dental Assistant - Full-Time, X-Ray Licensed | $1k Sign-On

SMILE DENTAL CARE; New Jersey; On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

401k with matching

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Smile Dental Care in New Jersey is hiring a full-time Dental Assistant to deliver patient-focused care with empathy and professionalism. The ideal candidate supports the dentist during procedures, prepares exam rooms, sterilizes instruments, and takes X-rays.

A valid X-Ray license is required. We offer a competitive hourly wage of $24–$28 with a $1,000 sign-on bonus, paid vacation, holidays, 401k with matching, and comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of dental assisting experience preferred.
• Excellent professionalism and strong work ethic.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with patients and team.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced practice.

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam rooms, sterilize instruments, and ready equipment.
• Assist dentists during procedures by handing instruments and anticipating needs.
• Take and process dental X-rays.
• Perform lab tasks as instructed.
• Greeting patients, scheduling appointments, and assisting with payments.
• Maintain accurate patient records.
• Provide oral hygiene guidance to patients.
• Handle general administrative duties.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Detail oriented

Tools

X-Ray License

Job description

Smile Dental Care in New Jersey is hiring a full-time Dental Assistant to deliver patient-focused care with empathy and professionalism. The ideal candidate supports the dentist during procedures, prepares exam rooms, sterilizes instruments, and takes X-rays.

A valid X-Ray license is required. We offer a competitive hourly wage of $24–$28 with a $1,000 sign-on bonus, paid vacation, holidays, 401k with matching, and comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.