Dental Assistant - Part-Time, Modern Clinic & CE

Dental Care Alliance; The Ironbound (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Part-time schedule

Education support

Modern dental technology

Job summary

Garden State Dental in Newark, New Jersey, seeks a Dental Assistant to join our clinical team. You will support the office and assist dentists during procedures in a team-based setting, with emphasis on patient care and satisfaction.

Candidates should have prior dental assisting experience and a one-year certified program; X-ray certification is required and Nitrous Oxide certification is highly recommended. This is a part-time opportunity with competitive hourly pay and education support.

Qualifications

• Completion of a one-year certified dental assistant program is required.
• X-Ray certification is required and Nitrous Oxide certification is highly recommended.
• High school diploma or equivalent is acceptable if accompanied by relevant training.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Support: Prepare treatment rooms, sterilize instruments, and assist dentists during procedures.
• Patient Care: Welcome, comfort, and educate patients on oral hygiene and post-treatment care.
• Radiography & Diagnostics: Take and develop X-rays, assist with impressions, and maintain study models.
• Compliance & Safety: Ensure infection control protocols, maintain patient confidentiality, and follow workplace regulations.
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation, including scheduling and patient intake (if needed)
• Helps dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency drug and oxygen supply, and emergency telephone directory.

Education

One-year certified dental assistant program

X-Ray certification

Nitrous Oxide certification

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Garden State Dental in Newark, New Jersey, seeks a Dental Assistant to join our clinical team. You will support the office and assist dentists during procedures in a team-based setting, with emphasis on patient care and satisfaction.

Candidates should have prior dental assisting experience and a one-year certified program; X-ray certification is required and Nitrous Oxide certification is highly recommended. This is a part-time opportunity with competitive hourly pay and education support.