Dental Assistant/Receptionist

Dental Assistant (Cross-Trained) – Oakland Premier Dental (Oakland, NJ)

Pay: $25-32/hour, based on experience | Schedule: Monday-Friday (hours to be discussed) | Type: Part time or Full time

We're a busy, modern four-operatory practice looking for an experienced dental assistant who is comfortable across the full range of general dentistry, from everyday restorative to endo, implants, and perio surgery. Because we're a small team, we also want someone who is interested in learning the front office side of the practice. We'll train you on scheduling, patient follow-up, and financial coordination, so you become a well-rounded, more valuable member of the team.

What you'll do

Clinical

• Assist chairside across general dentistry: restorative, crown and bridge, extractions, and hygiene support
• Assist with endodontic procedures, including setup and instrumentation
• Assist with implant placement and oral surgery, maintaining sterile field and surgical protocols
• Assist with periodontal surgery procedures
• Take radiographs and intraoral scans/impressions
• Prepare and break down operatories; handle sterilization and infection control
• Record accurate clinical notes and charting in Dentrix
• Keep patients comfortable and informed before, during, and after treatment

Front office (with training)

• Answer phones and schedule appointments
• Follow up with patients after procedures and on pending treatment
• Collect patient payments
• Work with our remote VA to estimate patient copays and share them with patients

What we're looking for

• 2+ years of chairside assisting experience in general dentistry (required)
• Hands-on experience with endo, implants/surgery, and perio surgery
• NJ dental radiography license (required); RDA a plus
• Current CPR/BLS certification
• Dentrix experience preferred
• Willing to learn front desk duties and step in where the team needs help
• Friendly, dependable, and comfortable talking with patients about treatment and costs

What we offer

• Benefits: PTO, 401(k) with 4% match, dental care
• Paid cross-training in front office operations
• A team that values systems, with a VA supporting the insurance workload

To apply, send your resume and a few sentences about your clinical experience, including the procedures you're most comfortable assisting with, to rahman3600@gmail.com

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $25.00 - $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person