Dental Assistant
Job Description
Our dental office is looking for an experienced and talented Dental Assistant to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will be a team player, with excellent communication skills, a passion for dental care and the ability to work well in a fast-paced environment. Our Dental Assistant will be responsible for helping the dentist treat patients by preparing them for procedures, assisting the dentist during procedures and checking that all necessary tools are within reach.
Responsibilities:
- Check on the availability of dental supplies.
- Clean and organize dental supplies.
- Help dentists with patient care.
- Communicate with patients and other dental staff.
- Explain medical procedures to patients.
- Clean and sterilize instruments.
- Perform routine office tasks.
- Provide support to dentists.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: In person
Benefits
Direct patient care • Medical procedure preparation • Dental office • Part-time • Dental care patient counseling • Preparing dental treatment areas • Medical procedure assistance • Interpersonal skills • Assisting with diagnostic tests and procedures • Full-time • Assisting medical staff • Cleaning • Orthodontics • Patient interaction • Patient counseling • In-person • Patient education • Communication skills • Flexible schedule • Entry level • Surgical instrument sterilization and handling
Job Details
- Job Type
- Part Time
- Salary
- 25 - 30 USD hourly (50,000 - 60,000 USD annually)
- Median for Dental Assistant in NJ: $50k/yr
- Specialty
- Dental Assistant
- Posted
- October 14, 2026
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