Dental Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Experienced Dental Assistant

Dental Associates at Pitman | Pitman, NJ (Philadelphia Suburbs)

Dental Associates at Pitman is seeking an experienced, highly motivated Dental Assistant to join our busy, fast-paced, privately owned practice in Pitman, New Jersey, just 15–20 minutes from Philadelphia.

Established in 1953, our multi-doctor practice has built a loyal and growing patient base through decades of exceptional patient care. We are looking for a Dental Assistant who is confident in a busy clinical environment, takes initiative, follows through, and takes genuine pride in their work and the success of the team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Dental Assistant who wants to be an integral part of a strong, established practice—not simply fill a position.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

• Has solid dental assisting experience and can confidently step into a busy practice
• Thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Is a self-starter who sees what needs to be done and takes initiative
• Is dependable, organized, and takes ownership of their responsibilities
• Is accountable and follows through without needing constant direction
• Takes pride in their work and is committed to the success of the practice and patient experience
• Works well independently while also being a collaborative team player
• Is adaptable, efficient, and able to prioritize in a busy clinical setting
• Maintains a positive, professional attitude and genuinely enjoys working with patients and a dental team

Qualifications & Skills

• X-ray certification required
• CDA and/or RDA preferred
• Completion of a Dental Assistant program preferred
• Dental assisting experience strongly preferred
• Exceptional new graduates may be considered if they demonstrate a strong ability to learn quickly, take initiative, and excel in a busy environment
• Dentrix experience preferred
• Proficient with temporary procedures (temps) and chairside assisting
• Digital scanning experience
• Strong patient communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills

Why Join Dental Associates at Pitman?

• Established private practice serving the community since 1953
• Large, loyal, and stable patient base
• Busy multi-doctor practice with experienced providers
• Modern technology and digital dentistry
• Digital scanning and advanced imaging technology
• Most specialty procedures performed in-house
• Supportive, experienced dental team
• Opportunities for continuing education and professional development
• Flexible scheduling
• Long-term opportunity within a well-established, privately owned practice
• Great office culture and team environment

Compensation & Benefits

$25–$35/hour, depending on experience

Benefits include:

• Health insurance
• PTO
• Paid holidays
• Bonus opportunities
• Dental benefits
• Continuing education opportunities
• Licensing support
• Supportive and experienced team

Schedule

Full-Time Preferred | Part-Time Considered

• Minimum 24 hours per week
• Flexible, negotiable schedule
• Office Hours:
• • Monday–Thursday: 8:00 AM–8:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM–1:00 PM

Ready to Join Our Team?

If you're an experienced Dental Assistant who thrives when things are busy, takes ownership, anticipates the needs of the team, and is looking for a practice where your contributions truly matter , we'd love to hear from you.

Join a practice with a strong reputation, established patient base, experienced doctors, and a team that values initiative, reliability, accountability, and excellent patient care.

Apply today to join Dental Associates at Pitman!

Skills:

• General Practice
• Dentrix
• Digital Impressions
• Crown Prepping

Benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• PTO
• Bonuses

Compensation:

• $25-$35/hour