Mountainside Family Dental is looking for a friendly, reliable Dental Assistant to join our growing private practice in Mountainside, NJ.
You’ll be joining a busy, supportive clinical team that includes five doctors, an orthodontist, and two hygienists, with opportunities to assist in general dentistry, orthodontics, surgery, implants, endodontics, digital scanning, CAD/CAM, and 3D printing.
This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to learn, grow, and gain hands-on experience in a busy but supportive office. Experience is helpful, but we are happy to provide training and mentorship for the right person.
As a Dental Assistant, you will play an important role in helping our doctors provide quality care and creating a positive experience for our patients.
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for someone who is:
- Friendly, professional, and patient-focused
- Reliable, organized, and willing to take initiative
- Eager to learn and improve
- Comfortable working in a team environment
- Open to feedback and hands-on training
- Interested in learning modern dental technology
Responsibilities
Responsibilities may include:
- Assisting doctors during a wide range of dental procedures
- Preparing and turning over operatories
- Sterilization and infection control
- Taking dental x-rays when properly licensed
- Using digital intraoral scanning technology
- Assisting with CAD/CAM and 3D printing workflows
- Supporting patient flow and clinical handoffs
- Helping maintain supplies and treatment rooms
- Assisting with orthodontic, surgical, restorative, and general dental procedures
- Working with the team to provide a great patient experience
Requirements
- Strong communication skills
- Warm, professional attitude
- Teamwork mindset
- Willingness to learn and grow
- Dental assisting experience preferred, but not required for the right candidate
- Dental x-ray license, CDA, or license in progress preferred
Compensation and Benefits
Hourly rate: based on experience, availability, licensing, and qualifications.
Benefits vary based on full-time or part-time status
Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
