Full-Time Dental Assistant - X-Ray Licensed, Patient Care

Guardian Dentistry Partners; Medford (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed hourly rate

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

401k with matching

Benefits at 30+ hours

Health, dental, vision

Life & Disability Insurance

Job summary

Medford Dental Arts is hiring a Dental Assistant to support clinicians during procedures, prepare rooms, and manage X-rays. The role emphasizes patient care, sterilization, and accurate records.

The ideal candidate will have 1–2 years of dental assisting experience, NJ X-Ray license, and strong communication skills to guide patients on oral hygiene and treatment plans. This is a full-time position with flexible scheduling options.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of Dental Assisting experience preferred.
• Outstanding professionalism, high moral standards, and a self-motivated work ethic.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build trusting relationships with coworkers and patients.
• Driven personality to strive to be the best in your profession and provide the best care.

Responsibilities

• Preparing exam rooms, sterilizing instruments, and ensuring equipment is ready for dentists.
• Taking and processing X-rays of patients.
• Assisting dentists during procedures by handing instruments and anticipating needs.
• Perform lab tasks as instructed.
• Greeting patients and scheduling appointments.
• Advising patients on oral hygiene and billing procedures.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Quick thinking

Willingness to help

Education

NJ X-Ray License

Job description

Medford Dental Arts is hiring a Dental Assistant to support clinicians during procedures, prepare rooms, and manage X-rays. The role emphasizes patient care, sterilization, and accurate records.

The ideal candidate will have 1–2 years of dental assisting experience, NJ X-Ray license, and strong communication skills to guide patients on oral hygiene and treatment plans. This is a full-time position with flexible scheduling options.