Full Time Dental Assistant

Full-Time Dental AssistantAbout Birch Dental Studio
Birch Dental Studio is a modern boutique dental practice in Closter, NJ, founded on a simple belief: exceptional dentistry begins with an exceptional patient experience.

We’ve created an environment that feels calm, welcoming, and thoughtfully designed—for both our patients and our team. By combining advanced technology with genuine hospitality, we strive to make every visit feel seamless, personal, and reassuring.

As our practice continues to grow, we’re looking for a full-time Dental Assistant who shares our commitment to professionalism, kindness, clinical excellence, and doing the little things exceptionally well.

Why Join Birch Dental Studio?

We’re intentionally building a practice where both patients and team members feel valued.

When you join Birch, you can expect:
A collaborative, respectful, and supportive team
Leadership that values initiative, accountability, and continuous learning
A beautiful, modern office equipped with advanced technology
A workplace where quality is prioritized over rushing from patient to patient
Opportunities to expand your skills as the practice grows
Meaningful relationships with patients who appreciate exceptional service
Training and support to help you succeed
About the Role
As our Dental Assistant, you’ll help create a clinical experience that feels calm, organized, and reassuring from the moment a patient enters the treatment room.

This role extends beyond chairside assisting. You’ll help prepare the clinical team for a productive day, anticipate the doctor’s needs, maintain rigorous safety and sterilization standards, and ensure every patient feels informed and cared for throughout treatment.

You’ll play an essential role in helping the office operate smoothly while maintaining the high level of clinical care and hospitality that defines Birch Dental Studio.

Responsibilities
Chairside Assistance
Provide attentive and efficient chairside assistance during general, restorative, cosmetic, surgical, endodontic, and implant procedures
Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, materials, and equipment before each procedure
Anticipate the doctor’s needs and support an organized clinical workflow
Take accurate digital radiographs in accordance with New Jersey regulations
Assist with digital impressions, intraoral photography, and other clinical technology
Document treatment accurately and completely in the patient record
Provide patients with clear preoperative and postoperative instructions
Help patients feel comfortable, informed, and reassured throughout their visits
Infection Control & Clinical Readiness
Follow all OSHA, CDC, and practice infection-control protocols
Sterilize instruments and maintain accurate sterilization records
Turn over treatment rooms thoroughly and efficiently
Maintain clean, organized, and fully stocked operatories
Monitor clinical supplies and communicate inventory needs before shortages occur
Handle instruments, materials, and equipment carefully and responsibly
Help ensure the clinical environment remains polished and patient-ready throughout the day
Patient Experience & Team Support
Welcome patients warmly and guide them through their appointments
Recognize and respond appropriately to patient anxiety or discomfort
Communicate professionally with the doctor, front office, patients, and families
Help maintain an efficient schedule without compromising quality or patient care
Support teammates during busy periods and take initiative when something needs attention
Protect patient privacy and maintain strict confidentiality
Who We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who brings professionalism, emotional intelligence, sound judgment, and genuine pride to their work.

The ideal candidate:
Takes pride in providing attentive, high-quality clinical support
Communicates with warmth, confidence, and professionalism
Remains calm, focused, and solution-oriented during busy days
Is highly organized and naturally attentive to detail
Anticipates what is needed without requiring constant direction
Is dependable, punctual, and follows through on commitments
Maintains strong infection-control and sterilization standards
Accepts feedback professionally and is committed to continuous improvement
Treats patients and team members with patience, discretion, and respect
Is comfortable learning and using modern dental technology
Is seeking a long-term opportunity to grow with a practice, not simply their next position
Required Qualifications
Current New Jersey Dental Radiologic Technologist license
Working knowledge of infection-control and sterilization protocols
Ability to assist chairside and remain organized during clinical procedures
Strong communication and patient-service skills
Reliable transportation
Full-time availability, including required weekend shifts
Preferred Qualifications
Previous dental-assisting experience
Experience with general, cosmetic, surgical, endodontic, or implant procedures
Experience with digital radiography, intraoral scanning, and clinical photography
Familiarity with CareStack or similar dental practice-management software
Compensation & Schedule
Full-time position
$26–$28 per hour, based on experience, credentials, and clinical capabilities
Weekday and weekend shifts
Weekend availability is required
Schedule may evolve as the practice continues to grow
Our Hiring Philosophy
At Birch Dental Studio, we hire for both character and capability.

Clinical skills are important, but professionalism, reliability, accountability, kindness, sound judgment, and genuine care for others are equally essential.

We’re looking for someone who wants to build a long-term home within a growing practice—someone who takes pride in maintaining a prepared clinical environment, supports the team without being asked, and understands that the smallest details often shape the patient’s entire experience.

If that sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.

Pay: $26.00 - $28.00 per hour
Work Location: In person