Dental Assistant — Patient Care Pro in Modern Practice

Dental Care Alliance; Toms River (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

Continuing education

Modern office

Job summary

Garden State Dental in Toms River, New Jersey is seeking a Dental Assistant to support the clinical team and deliver a high level of patient care in a collaborative, team-based setting. You should have a one-year certified dental assistant program and at least one year of on-the-job experience; X-ray certification is required and nitrous oxide certification is highly recommended.

We offer competitive hourly pay and benefits including health, dental, vision, life, a 401(k) plan, and opportunities

Qualifications

• Completion of a one-year certified dental assistant program - Preferred
• 1 year on-the-job-experience - Required
• X-Ray certification - Required
• Nitrous Oxide certification is highly recommended
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Maintain annual OSHA, HIPAA, CPR, and infection control training as required by law.

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

Tools

X-Ray certification

Nitrous Oxide certification

Job description

Garden State Dental in Toms River, New Jersey is seeking a Dental Assistant to support the clinical team and deliver a high level of patient care in a collaborative, team-based setting. You should have a one-year certified dental assistant program and at least one year of on-the-job experience; X-ray certification is required and nitrous oxide certification is highly recommended.

We offer competitive hourly pay and benefits including health, dental, vision, life, a 401(k) plan, and opportunities