Dental Assistant
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 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 NJ x-ray license required 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 - Monday through Friday and one Saturday per month Salary Range: $21.00-$25.00/hour Location: Hamilton Township, 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. LWJw9M7sxU
Benefits
Patient comfort • Dental office • Patient question and concern management • Preparing dental treatment areas • Hourly pay • Pre-examination patient preparation • Full-time • Assisting medical staff • Health insurance • Preparing medical treatment area • Dental sterilization procedures • Dentrix • X-ray • Dental equipment • Inventory replenishment • Vision insurance • Clean workspace maintenance • Patient escort assistance • Ordering supplies • Communication skills • Radiology Certification • Entry level
Job Details
- Job Type
- Full-time
- Salary
- 21 - 25 USD hourly (42,000 - 50,000 USD annually)
- Median for Dental Assistant in NJ: $50k/yr
- Specialty
- Dental Assistant
- Posted
- August 28, 2026
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