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Dental Assistant: Clifton

Dr Dental
Clifton, NJ
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Dental Assistant

Job Description

Dr. Dental is looking for a Dental Assistant for our office located in Clifton, NJ. This is a full-time position for a friendly, and motivated Dental Assistant who is focused on providing the best patient care possible.
Pay: $22-$28 plus performance bonus program!
Schedule: To be discussed during interview.

Responsibilities For Our Ideal Dental Assistant:

  • Greet and prepare patients for treatment

  • Chairside assisting during a variety of dental procedures

  • Expose radiographs and intra-oral pictures

  • Provide patient instructions and education on appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health and provide instructions for oral care following all dental treatment procedures

  • Prepare, breakdown, disinfect and sterilize treatment rooms and instruments

  • Maintain strict compliance with infection control, CDC, OSHA and HIPPA

  • Maintain dental supply inventory and perform other job related duties

  • Manage infection control - prepare and sterilize instruments and equipment

Required Education and Experience:

  • Radiology and Infection control certificates are required!

  • Minimum 2 years of experience as a Dental Assistant preferred

  • High School degree or equivalent is required

  • Basic computer skills and knowledge is required

Company Benefits

  • Medical

  • Vision

  • Dental

  • 401k/401 Match

  • Aflac

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • 401(k)

  • Dental insurance

  • Health insurance

  • Paid time off

  • Vision insurance

Experience:

  • Dentrix: 1 year (Preferred)

  • Dental assisting: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

  • New Jersey Radiology certification (Required)

Work Location: In person

Job Details

Typical pay (not posted by this employer)
Typical pay for Dental Assistant in New Jersey: $24–$30 an hour
The middle half of 375 job posts in New Jersey that listed pay in the last year, based on the lower figure of each posted range; yearly pay divided by 2,000 hours. Ask the employer what this role pays.
Specialty
Dental Assistant
Posted
August 31, 2026

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About the Employer
Dr Dental
United States
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