Dental Assistant: Growth, Patient Care & Team Culture

Dental Office; Matawan (NJ); On-site; USD 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Team culture

Work-life balance

Job summary

Squire Dental in Matawan, NJ is seeking a motivated Dental Assistant to join our patient-centered practice. This full-time position supports efficient and comfortable patient care with four-handed dentistry techniques.

You will prepare rooms, assist chairside, sterilize instruments, take radiographs, educate patients, maintain records, monitor supplies, and ensure safety under OSHA, CDC, and HIPAA protocols. We offer competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited dental assisting program or on-the-job training.
• Active dental assistant certification/license as required by state law.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Excellent communication and patient care skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment rooms and patients for dental procedures.
• Assist the dentist chairside using four-handed dentistry techniques.
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments, equipment, and operatories.
• Take dental radiographs and impressions as directed by the dentist.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and postoperative care instructions.
• Maintain accurate patient records and update charts in the practice management system.
• Monitor inventory and inform Clinical Lead or Office Manager of supply needs.
• Follow OSHA, CDC, and HIPAA protocols to ensure patient and team safety.
• Support a team-first culture and uphold Squire Dental’s values in every interaction.

Skills

Dental assisting

Patient care

Communication

CPR/BLS

Education

High school diploma

Dental assisting program

Tools

Denticon

Job description

Squire Dental in Matawan, NJ is seeking a motivated Dental Assistant to join our patient-centered practice. This full-time position supports efficient and comfortable patient care with four-handed dentistry techniques.

You will prepare rooms, assist chairside, sterilize instruments, take radiographs, educate patients, maintain records, monitor supplies, and ensure safety under OSHA, CDC, and HIPAA protocols. We offer competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.