Dental Assistant Jobs in Matawan, NJ

A Dental Assistant plays a crucial role in the dental industry by assisting dentists during patient procedures, providing patient care and comfort, preparing dental instruments, sterilizing instruments, and performing office management tasks. They also perform laboratory duties such as making dental casts and taking digital x-rays. Their role is vital to the smooth operation of dental clinics and hospitals, ensuring patients receive the highest standard of care and support. Dental Assistants should have excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, adept manual dexterity, and high levels of patience and empathy.

Dental Assistants must have proper certifications, often requiring the completion of an accredited dental assistant program resulting in a certificate or diploma. Some states may require dental assistants to be licensed or registered, involving passing a written or practical exam. Before becoming a Dental Assistant, a person may start their career as a Dental Office Receptionist handling scheduling and billing. Others may begin as a Dental Hygienist, focusing on preventative dental care, or as a Medical Assistant, gaining foundational healthcare skills that can be applied in a dental setting.

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Certified Dental Assistant

Join Our State-of-the-Art Dental Office as a Dental Assistant! Are you an experienced Dental Assistant looking to join a modern, high-tech dental office with a friendly, compassionate team?...

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Dental Assistant

Certified Chairside Assisting Nice to Have Skills: Expanded Functions Four-Handed Dentistry Dentures Crowns Orthodontics (Invisalign) Technical Skills: Certified Dental Assistant X-Rays Treatment Planning...

Dental Assistant (with X-Ray License)

  • Newark, NJ (22 miles from Matawan, NJ)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Newark, NJ (22 miles from Matawan, NJ)
  • 4 hours ago

polishing is a plus Good computer skills Excellent communication and people skills Attention to detail Well-organized and reliable High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred...

Dental Assistant - Per Diem - Day

  • Neptune City, NJ (16 miles from Matawan, NJ)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Neptune City, NJ (16 miles from Matawan, NJ)
  • 12 hours ago

The dental assistant serves as the chairside assistant to the dentist in all dental cases and is an integral member of the dental clinic, assisting in the daily operations of the dental clinic and all...

Dental Assistant

  • Hazlet, NJ (4 miles from Matawan, NJ)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Hazlet, NJ (4 miles from Matawan, NJ)
  • 12 hours ago

When you join our team as a **Dental Assistant**, you will have the opportunity to give back to communities and positively affect patients lives....

Dental Assistant

  • Keyport, NJ (3 miles from Matawan, NJ)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Keyport, NJ (3 miles from Matawan, NJ)
  • 13 hours ago

Dental Assistant a plus, Certified Dental Assistant required Valid NJ Radiology license Ambulatory Sterilization Certification a plus (will be required by 1st work anniversary) Strong computer skills...

Dental Assistant III Rutgers University

  • New Brunswick, NJ (11 miles from Matawan, NJ)
  • 18 hours ago
  • New Brunswick, NJ (11 miles from Matawan, NJ)
  • 18 hours ago

Position Summary: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Dental Assistant III within the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine ( RSDM )....

Dental Assistant III

  • Newark, NJ (22 miles from Matawan, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Newark, NJ (22 miles from Matawan, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

No prior Dental Assistant experience is required....

Expanded Duty Dental Assistant

  • New Brunswick, NJ (11 miles from Matawan, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New Brunswick, NJ (11 miles from Matawan, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Certification as a Dental Assistant (CDA), Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) both through the Dental Assisting National Board....

Dental Assistant - Per Diem - Day

  • Neptune, NJ (16 miles from Matawan, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Neptune, NJ (16 miles from Matawan, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Completion of dental assistant training program certificate 1+ years Dental Assistant experience required Possesses strong patient centered communication skills Proficient computer skills that include...

Dental Assistant

  • Bridgewater, NJ (22 miles from Matawan, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Bridgewater, NJ (22 miles from Matawan, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Dental assistant position available in established fee for service prosthodontic and general Bridgewater practice....

Seeking PT Dental Assistant

  • Brooklyn, NY (23 miles from Matawan, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (23 miles from Matawan, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Are you a passionate dental assistant seeking a fulfilling part-time opportunity? Look no further!...

Dental Assistant

  • Brooklyn, NY (23 miles from Matawan, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (23 miles from Matawan, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Modern Dental office seeks responsible, reliable person for P/T or F/T position. Responsibilities include: Greeting patients Filing and other clerical duties Assisting Dentists with patients and...

Dental Assistant

  • Jackson, NJ (22 miles from Matawan, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Jackson, NJ (22 miles from Matawan, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

As a Dental Assistant, you will play a crucial role in ensuring our patients feel comfortable and receive the highest quality dental care possible....

Dental Assistant II

  • New Brunswick, NJ (11 miles from Matawan, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • New Brunswick, NJ (11 miles from Matawan, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

The Dental Assistant II provides support to students and faculty in the RSDM patient care clinics....

Demographic Data for Matawan, NJ

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Salary for Dental Assistant Jobs in Matawan, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Dental Assistants in Matawan, NJ offer the following education background
Vocational Degree or Certification
29.2%
High School or GED
24.2%
Bachelor's Degree
18.9%
Associate's Degree
16.4%
Doctorate Degree
4.6%
Some College
3.0%
Master's Degree
2.6%
Some High School
1.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Dental Assistants in Matawan, NJ
Less than 1 year
48.4%
1-2 years
27.4%
None
13.1%
10+ years
11.2%



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