Dental Assistant — Growth, Benefits & NJ X-Ray License

The Smilist; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Professional growth

Job summary

The Smilist in Trenton, NJ is seeking a reliable and motivated Dental Assistant to join our growing dental team. Join us in providing high-quality care in a warm, professional environment and support doctors with efficient, personalized treatment.

Responsibilities include chairside assistance, instrument and tray preparation, and patient transport between the operatory and front desk. A friendly attitude and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Dental Assistant - at least 1 year.
• NJ x-ray license required.
• Knowledge of dental instruments, equipment, and procedures.
• Prior Dentrix experience preferred, but not required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well in a team and handle multiple tasks efficiently.
• Attention to detail and a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Keep patients focused on optimal treatment while attending their individual concerns and promoting the good qualities of their doctor.
• Maintain a clean, sterile, and cheerful environment where your patient feels comfortable; prepare patients for treatment, and assist the doctors - thereby enabling them to provide efficient quality dental treatment.
• Escort patients to and from the front desk.
• Prepare tray setups for dental procedures and maintain adequate supply levels in each operatory, ordering and replenishing as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Dental Assistant

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

The Smilist in Trenton, NJ is seeking a reliable and motivated Dental Assistant to join our growing dental team. Join us in providing high-quality care in a warm, professional environment and support doctors with efficient, personalized treatment.

Responsibilities include chairside assistance, instrument and tray preparation, and patient transport between the operatory and front desk. A friendly attitude and teamwork are essential.