Dental Assistant

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