Part Time Registered Dental Assistant

Unionfamilydentalnj; Union (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Signing bonus

Training & development

Job summary

Union Family Dental LLC in Union, NJ is seeking an experienced Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) to join our growing practice. You will work closely with our dentists and clinical team to provide exceptional patient care while ensuring that treatment rooms, instruments, and equipment are properly prepared for each procedure.

You will play an essential role in helping our doctors work efficiently, supporting smooth patient flow, and creating a positive, comfortable experience for every patient.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of dental assisting experience preferred.
• Current New Jersey Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) credential.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Experience with chairside assisting and four-handed dentistry.
• Knowledge of dental instruments, materials, and procedures.
• Familiarity with sterilization and infection control protocols.
• Excellent communication and patient care skills.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Dependable, punctual, professional, and team-oriented.
• Ability to work efficiently in a busy dental practice.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists during general, restorative, cosmetic, and surgical procedures.
• Perform efficient four-handed dentistry and anticipate the dentist's needs.
• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials before each appointment.
• Assist with procedures such as fillings, crowns, bridges, root canals, extractions, and other dental treatments.
• Take digital dental X-rays, including bitewings, periapical images, and panoramic images, as permitted by New Jersey regulations.
• Take and record patient vital signs and update medical histories.
• Provide chairside support while maintaining patient comfort and safety.
• Welcome patients into treatment rooms and help them feel comfortable.
• Explain procedures and post-operative instructions as directed by the dentist.
• Address patient questions professionally and compassionately.
• Communicate effectively with doctors, hygienists, front desk staff, and patients.
• Help create a positive and welcoming dental experience.
• Follow all OSHA, CDC, and office infection control protocols.
• Properly clean, disinfect, sterilize, and organize dental instruments.
• Maintain clean, organized, and fully stocked treatment rooms.
• Monitor clinical supplies and notify management when inventory needs replenishment.
• Ensure dental equipment is properly maintained and functioning.
• Support smooth patient flow and timely room turnover.
• Anticipate provider needs to help procedures run efficiently.
• Assist with clinical documentation and accurate patient charting.
• Coordinate with the front desk regarding patient scheduling and treatment needs.
• Work collaboratively with the clinical team to maintain an efficient and productive schedule.

Skills

Chairside assisting

Four-handed dentistry

Patient care

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Organization

Education

New Jersey Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) credential

Tools

Dentrix

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Signing bonus
• Training & development

Experienced Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)

Union Family Dental LLC | Union, NJ

$1,000 SIGN-ON BONUS!

Join Our Growing Dental Team!

Are you an experienced Registered Dental Assistant who enjoys working alongside skilled dentists, helping patients feel comfortable, and being part of a supportive, fast-paced dental team?

Union Family Dental is looking for a friendly, motivated, and dependable Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) to join our growing practice!

We are seeking someone who is confident in chairside assisting, passionate about patient care, and committed to maintaining a safe, organized, and efficient clinical environment.

If you enjoy working with a collaborative team and take pride in delivering exceptional dental care, we would love to meet you!

Benefits & Perks

• $1,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Competitive hourly pay based on experience
• Flexible scheduling and work-life balance
• Paid sick time off
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Employee discounts on dental services
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Modern dental office with advanced technology

About the Role

As our Registered Dental Assistant (RDA), you will work closely with our dentists and clinical team to provide exceptional patient care while ensuring that treatment rooms, instruments, and equipment are properly prepared for each procedure.

You will play an essential role in helping our doctors work efficiently, supporting smooth patient flow, and creating a positive, comfortable experience for every patient.

We are looking for someone who is organized, proactive, dependable, and confident in their clinical skills, with the ability to anticipate the doctor's needs and work efficiently in a busy dental practice.

Key Responsibilities

Chairside Assisting & Clinical Support

• Assist dentists during general, restorative, cosmetic, and surgical procedures.
• Perform efficient four-handed dentistry and anticipate the dentist's needs.
• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials before each appointment.
• Assist with procedures such as fillings, crowns, bridges, root canals, extractions, and other dental treatments.
• Take digital dental X-rays, including bitewings, periapical images, and panoramic images, as permitted by New Jersey regulations.
• Take and record patient vital signs and update medical histories.
• Provide chairside support while maintaining patient comfort and safety.

Patient Care & Communication

• Welcome patients into treatment rooms and help them feel comfortable.
• Explain procedures and post-operative instructions as directed by the dentist.
• Address patient questions professionally and compassionately.
• Communicate effectively with doctors, hygienists, front desk staff, and patients.
• Help create a positive and welcoming dental experience.

Sterilization & Infection Control

• Follow all OSHA, CDC, and office infection control protocols.
• Properly clean, disinfect, sterilize, and organize dental instruments.
• Maintain clean, organized, and fully stocked treatment rooms.
• Monitor clinical supplies and notify management when inventory needs replenishment.
• Ensure dental equipment is properly maintained and functioning.

Clinical Efficiency & Teamwork

• Support smooth patient flow and timely room turnover.
• Anticipate provider needs to help procedures run efficiently.
• Assist with clinical documentation and accurate patient charting.
• Coordinate with the front desk regarding patient scheduling and treatment needs.
• Work collaboratively with the clinical team to maintain an efficient and productive schedule.

Qualifications

Required

• Minimum of 1 year of dental assisting experience preferred.
• Current New Jersey Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) credential.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Experience with chairside assisting and four-handed dentistry.
• Knowledge of dental instruments, materials, and procedures.
• Familiarity with sterilization and infection control protocols.
• Excellent communication and patient care skills.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Dependable, punctual, professional, and team-oriented.
• Ability to work efficiently in a busy dental practice.

Preferred

• Experience using Dentrix.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Experience taking digital dental X-rays.
• Experience assisting with crowns, bridges, root canals, extractions, and implant procedures.
• Familiarity with digital impressions and modern dental technology.
• Experience with intraoral scanners.
• Ability to work independently and anticipate provider needs.

What Makes a Great Fit?

Our ideal candidate is someone who:

• Takes pride in providing exceptional patient care.
• Is confident and efficient when assisting dentists.
• Can anticipate the doctor's needs during procedures.
• Maintains a clean, organized, and well-prepared treatment room.
• Works well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Communicates professionally with patients and coworkers.
• Takes initiative and supports other team members when needed.
• Is dependable, positive, and committed to continuous improvement.
• Wants to grow professionally and become a valued member of our dental team.

Why Join Union Family Dental?

At Union Family Dental, we believe that exceptional patient care starts with an exceptional team.

Our growing practice features eight fully equipped dental treatment rooms, modern technology, and a dedicated team of dental professionals committed to providing comprehensive, high-quality care.

We offer a wide range of dental services, including preventive, restorative, cosmetic, surgical, and orthodontic treatments.

As a Registered Dental Assistant, you will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced dental professionals, expand your clinical skills, and make a meaningful difference in our patients' lives.

We value teamwork, accountability, professional growth, and creating a positive work environment where everyone contributes to the success of the practice.

We’re not just looking for someone to assist during procedures. We're looking for a skilled, dependable dental professional who takes initiative, supports our doctors, and helps deliver an exceptional patient experience.

Position: Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)

Experience: 1 year of dental assisting experience preferred.

Sign-On Bonus: $1,000.

We look forward to meeting you!