Full-Time Dental Assistant - X-Ray, Patient-Focused

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

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & Holidays

401k with matching

Health, Dental, Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

Bonus? Not specified

Job summary

Medford Dental Arts in Medford, NJ is seeking a Dental Assistant to join our team. You will support the dentist during procedures, prepare rooms, process X-rays, and help with patient education and records. A compassionate, professional approach is essential.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of dental assisting experience and an NJ X-Ray license. The role offers a full-time schedule with varied hours and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of Dental Assisting experience preferred.
• NJ X-Ray License required.
• 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 for our patients.

Responsibilities

• Preparing exam rooms, sterilizing instruments, and ensuring necessary equipment is ready for dentists.
• Knowledge of general anatomy of the mouth and dental terms.
• Understanding of crowns, fillings, extractions, root canals and implants.
• Assisting dentists during procedures by handing them instruments and anticipating needs.
• Taking and processing X-rays of patients.
• Perform lab tasks as instructed.
• Greeting patients as they arrive and scheduling appointments.
• Advising patients on recommended oral hygiene.
• Maintaining accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures.
• Strong communications skills required to deliver oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions.
• Handling general administrative and other duties to maintain the dental practice.

Skills

1-2 years experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Education

NJ X-Ray License

Job description

Medford Dental Arts in Medford, NJ is seeking a Dental Assistant to join our team. You will support the dentist during procedures, prepare rooms, process X-rays, and help with patient education and records. A compassionate, professional approach is essential.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of dental assisting experience and an NJ X-Ray license. The role offers a full-time schedule with varied hours and comprehensive benefits.