Dental Assistant - Mission-Driven Care, On Base

DOCS; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

PTO & holidays

Medical, Vision, and Dental

HSA

Short- & Long-Term Disability

401(k) with company match

Job summary

DOCS Dental seeks a qualified Dental Assistant to join our mission-driven team serving military families at Army and Air Force bases in New Jersey. You will assist dentists, prepare patients, maintain sterilization, and operate dental software to support efficient care.

We value certification, hands-on chairside skills, and a patient-focused approach. This on-site role offers competitive pay, PTO, benefits, and retirement options in a structured, family-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Current Dental Assistant certification (state-specific).
• Minimum 1 year of dental assisting experience.
• X-ray and CPR/BLS certifications required.
• Real ID driver’s license prior to start date.
• Preferred: Expanded Duty Dental Assistant and/or Nitrous & Coronal Polishing certifications.

Responsibilities

• Create a welcoming, professional experience for patients.
• Prepare and assist patients during dental procedures.
• Support dentists with setup, chairside assistance, and cleanup.
• Maintain sterilization and infection control standards.
• Utilize dental software and equipment to support efficient care.
• Handle clerical tasks and reporting with accuracy and attention to detail.

Skills

X-ray certification

CPR/BLS certification

Chairside assistance

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

Certified Dental Assistant (CDA)

Tools

Dental software

Sterilization equipment

Job description

DOCS Dental seeks a qualified Dental Assistant to join our mission-driven team serving military families at Army and Air Force bases in New Jersey. You will assist dentists, prepare patients, maintain sterilization, and operate dental software to support efficient care.

We value certification, hands-on chairside skills, and a patient-focused approach. This on-site role offers competitive pay, PTO, benefits, and retirement options in a structured, family-oriented environment.