Chairside Dental Assistant - General Dentistry

Overview Apply to join Colonia Dental Associates, where we prioritize quality dental care and patient education. As a Chairside Dental Assistant, you’ll be a crucial part of our dedicated team, supporting our dentists and hygienists during procedures and patient care. Assistants will handle room turnover, sterilization management, inventory, assisting doctors and hygienists, patient education, and helping us to maintain our clean, calming, and positive environment. We value a team member who shares our commitment to treating patients with the utmost respect and care, just as we’d like to be treated. You’ll enjoy a competitive hourly rate, up to three weeks of PTO, a 401(k) with match, paid holidays, medical insurance, dental benefits, and monthly incentive bonuses. Let’s make a positive impact on our patients’ oral health together. Responsibilities Assist dentists during various dental procedures, including fillings, crowns, extractions, bone grafts, and implant surgeries Perform digital radiographs, panoramic, and CBCT radiographs when necessary Adhere to the highest standards of sterilization and infection control procedures Utilize an iTero scanner Prepare the operatory before each dental procedure Ensure smooth office workflow and efficiency Provide support for front desk tasks whenever required within the skill set Support dentists during Invisalign and cosmetic cases Fabrication of whitening trays Qualifications Current radiology certification is required for the Chairside & Sterile Dental Assistant position in Woodbridge Township, NJ, US Prior experience as a dental assistant is preferred Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential The ability to work collaboratively and contribute positively to the team atmosphere is a must Punctuality and reliability are key qualities needed for this position A warm and welcoming personality and professionalism are essential for this role New graduates are welcome to apply Experience with Dentrix software is preferred Essential attributes include dependability, strong time management, professionalism, teamwork, effective communication, and organizational skills Phlebotomy training is a plus Cross‑trained applicants are a plus Compensation $18 - $24 hourly #J-18808-Ljbffr WizeHire, Inc