Registered Dental Assistant

The-Smilist-Denta; Brick Township (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

CE opportunities

Job summary

The Smilist Dental in Brick, NJ is seeking a reliable Registered Dental Assistant to join our growing practice and support exceptional patient care.

Responsibilities include assisting doctors, preparing trays, maintaining a clean, sterile operatory, and ensuring patients are comfortable from check-in to treatment; NJ x-ray and RDA licenses are required, with opportunities for ongoing education and career growth. We value teamwork, attention to detail, and a positive attitude.

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience as a Dental Assistant
• NJ x-ray license required
• RDA license required
• Knowledge of dental instruments and procedures
• Dentrix experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist doctors during procedures
• Prepare tray setups and maintain supplies
• Maintain sterile environment
• Escort patients to front desk
• Support front desk as needed

Skills

Patient communication

Attention to detail

Team player

Multi-tasking

Positive attitude

Education

NJ x-ray license

RDA license

Tools

Dentrix

X-ray equipment

Job description

About Us:

At The Smilist, we aim to provide high quality dental care in a warm, welcoming, and professional environment. Our team is dedicated to making lives better one smile at a time. We are currently seeking a reliable, friendly, and motivated Registered Dental Assistant to join our growing practice and contribute to our mission of excellent dental care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Keep patients focused on optimal treatment while attending their individual concerns and promoting the good qualities of their doctor
• Maintain a clean, sterile, and cheerful environment where your patient feels comfortable; prepare patients for treatment, and assist the doctors - thereby enabling them to provide efficient quality dental treatment
• Escort patients to and from the front desk
• Prepare tray setups for dental procedures and maintain adequate supply levels in each operatory, ordering and replenishing as needed
• Other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Dental Assistant - at least 1 year
• NJ x-ray license required
• RDA license
• Knowledge of dental instruments, equipment, and procedures
• Prior Dentrix experience preferred, but not required
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well in a team and handle multiple tasks efficiently
• Attention to detail and a positive attitude

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Benefits package - health, dental, vision insurance, and more!
• Opportunity for professional growth and continuing education
• A chance to make a real impact on the health and well-being of our patients

Position Details:

• Schedule:Full Time - some Saturdays required
• Salary Range:$26.00-$30.00/hour
• Location:Brick, NJ

The Smilist Dental provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.