Dental Assistant: Clifton
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:
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Greet and prepare patients for treatment
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Chairside assisting during a variety of dental procedures
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Expose radiographs and intra-oral pictures
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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
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Prepare, breakdown, disinfect and sterilize treatment rooms and instruments
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Maintain strict compliance with infection control, CDC, OSHA and HIPPA
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Maintain dental supply inventory and perform other job related duties
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Manage infection control - prepare and sterilize instruments and equipment
Required Education and Experience:
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Radiology and Infection control certificates are required!
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Minimum 2 years of experience as a Dental Assistant preferred
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High School degree or equivalent is required
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Basic computer skills and knowledge is required
Company Benefits
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Medical
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Vision
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Dental
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401k/401 Match
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Aflac
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
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401(k)
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Dental insurance
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Health insurance
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Paid time off
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Vision insurance
Experience:
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Dentrix: 1 year (Preferred)
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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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