Temp Dental Assistant — Consistent Hours & $30–$32/hr

Guardian Dentistry Partners; Westfield (NJ); On-site; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

High Tech Dentistry in Westfield, NJ is seeking a Temporary Dental Assistant to join our team for a short-term assignment. This role offers flexible scheduling and valuable hands-on experience in a busy practice.

You will greet patients, assist with procedures, sterilize instruments, take digital imaging, and maintain accurate patient records while upholding infection-control standards. The position is non-exempt with a pay rate of $30–$32 per hour.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of dental assisting experience.
• Current CPR certification.
• DANB certification preferred.
• State license/certification requirements depend on state.

Responsibilities

• Greet and prepare patients for treatment in a timely, pleasant, and professional manner.
• Sterilize and prepare instruments for tray setups before dental procedures.
• Take diagnostic digital imaging as prescribed by the dentists.
• Practice within the legal scope of assistant duties based on state regulations.
• Maintain meticulous records on patient charts and documents.
• Set up and breakdown rooms according to infection control protocols between patients.
• Communicate patient and equipment needs with co-workers.
• Other duties as assigned by Practice Leader and/or Dentist.

Skills

OSHA & HIPAA adherence

Equipment maintenance

Patient comfort focus

Shift punctuality

Team collaboration

Education

1+ year dental assisting experience

CPR certification

DANB certification preferred

State license/certification compliant

Job description

High Tech Dentistry in Westfield, NJ is seeking a Temporary Dental Assistant to join our team for a short-term assignment. This role offers flexible scheduling and valuable hands-on experience in a busy practice.

You will greet patients, assist with procedures, sterilize instruments, take digital imaging, and maintain accurate patient records while upholding infection-control standards. The position is non-exempt with a pay rate of $30–$32 per hour.