Main Street Dental Care is hiring: Dental Assistant in Forge Spring Village

Dental Assistant – Main Street Dental Care We’re looking for an experienced, compassionate, and self‑starting Dental Assistant to join our rapidly growing team. If you enjoy working in a fast‑paced environment, love people, enjoy cutting‑edge technology, and want an opportunity to learn and build your career, this is for you. Necessary Qualifications And Skills 2–3 years of experience in a full‑time Dental Assistant position, providing chairside assistance and back‑office support Active Dental Assistant certification in the state of NY Comfortable taking X‑rays, making temporaries, taking impressions, and removing sutures General understanding of standard dental software, including Dexis and Eaglesoft Excellent communicator – fluent in both English and Spanish Self‑starting team player who owns work without direct supervision Preferred Qualifications Active Dental Assistant certification in NJ X‑ray certification in NY and/or NJ Conversant in French Creole Accountabilities End‑to‑end chairside assistance, from pre‑op prep to post‑op clean up Professional and compassionate patient management, responding to inquiries with empathy Encouraging patients to adopt deeper oral health care, offering at‑home instructions or recommending procedures such as Invisalign or whitening Taking X‑rays Making temporaries and taking impressions Removing sutures Maintaining a spotless office, executing standard sterilization and cleaning procedures without oversight Managing back‑office patient flow to ensure efficient patient care Stock management, ensuring all operatories are fully stocked and orders are placed in a timely manner Entering procedure codes and chart notes into our software for doctors as needed About Us We’re more than just a dental practice – we’re a tight‑knit community dedicated to fostering love, compassion, and excellence in oral health care. Our lead dentist, Dr. Villalobos, is an expert with 30+ years of experience, continuously pursuing continuing education to stay up to date on new scientific findings and cutting‑edge technologies. Our team includes several experienced doctors, including Dr. Patti and Dr. Suero, both graduates of Columbia University with over 30 years of training in North Jersey. Dr. Patti specializes in pediatric dentistry, while Dr. Suero focuses on serving the underserved Latinx community. With a patient‑centered approach, we prioritize individual needs and preferences, striving to exceed expectations with every visit. Our dedication to excellence drives us to provide top‑quality service, setting the standard for dental care in our community. Equal Opportunity Statement We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Seniority Level Entry level Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Health Care Provider Industries Dentists #J-18808-Ljbffr