Dental Assistant/Receptionist - Oakland Premier Dental - Oakland, NJ

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

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