Dental Assistant Jobs in Neptune, 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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Dental Assistant (with X-Ray License)

  • East Brunswick, NJ (23 miles from Neptune, NJ)
  • 11 hours ago
  • East Brunswick, NJ (23 miles from Neptune, NJ)
  • 11 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...

Orthodontic Registered Dental Assistant

  • Toms River, NJ (16 miles from Neptune, NJ)
  • 9 days ago
  • Toms River, NJ (16 miles from Neptune, NJ)
  • 9 days ago

Certified Dental Assistant certificate 1+ years work experience as a Dental Assistant Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Requires some flexibility in scheduling, such as the ability to work...

Dental Assistant

  • Lakewood, NJ (12 miles from Neptune, NJ)
  • 9 days ago
  • Lakewood, NJ (12 miles from Neptune, NJ)
  • 9 days ago

Education/Experience/Licensure Graduate from an accredited dental assistant program. One to two years of dental experience in healthcare setting is preferred....

Dental Assistant w/X-ray

  • Neptune, NJ
  • 15 days ago
  • Neptune, NJ
  • 15 days ago

Dental Assistant certificate preferred 1+ years work experience as a Dental Assistant Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Requires some flexibility in scheduling, such as the ability to work...

Registered Dental Assistant

  • Toms River, NJ (16 miles from Neptune, NJ)
  • 15 days ago
  • Toms River, NJ (16 miles from Neptune, NJ)
  • 15 days ago

Certified Dental Assistant certificate preferred Registered Dental Assistant License preferred 1+ years work experience as a Dental Assistant preferred Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Requires...

Dental Assistant

  • Ocean, NJ (2 miles from Neptune, NJ)
  • 24 days ago
  • Ocean, NJ (2 miles from Neptune, NJ)
  • 24 days 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

  • Old Bridge, NJ (17 miles from Neptune, NJ)
  • 27 days ago
  • Old Bridge, NJ (17 miles from Neptune, NJ)
  • 27 days ago

Dental Assistant Confidential Dental Practice Old Bridge, NJ 2 days ago Quick Job type Full-time Quick Job description Dental Assistant Location : Oakwood Dental - Availability in Ramtown, Middletown...

Dental Assistant - Colts Neck Smiles (Colts Neck)

  • Middletown, NJ (12 miles from Neptune, NJ)
  • 27 days ago
  • Middletown, NJ (12 miles from Neptune, NJ)
  • 27 days ago

We're looking for a reliable, detail-oriented Dental Assistant to join our team and help create a positive and efficient experience for every patient....

Dental Assistant - Per Diem - Day

  • Neptune City, NJ
  • 28 days ago
  • Neptune City, NJ
  • 28 days 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 - Per Diem - Day

  • Neptune, NJ
  • 30+ days ago
  • Neptune, NJ
  • 30+ days 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...

Registered Dental Assistant

  • Jackson, NJ (16 miles from Neptune, NJ)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Jackson, NJ (16 miles from Neptune, NJ)
  • 45+ days ago

Pay: $28.00 - $29.00/hour Are you a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) who is passionate about making a difference in patients' oral health?...

Dental Assistant - Endodontist

  • Hazlet, NJ (15 miles from Neptune, NJ)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Hazlet, NJ (15 miles from Neptune, NJ)
  • 45+ days ago

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

Dental Assistant

  • Brick, NJ (11 miles from Neptune, NJ)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Brick, NJ (11 miles from Neptune, NJ)
  • 60+ days ago

Overview Bella Dental is looking to add a dental assistant to their dynamic and growing Bella Family....

Dental Assistant

  • Hazlet, NJ (15 miles from Neptune, NJ)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Hazlet, NJ (15 miles from Neptune, NJ)
  • 90+ days ago

Dental Assistant certificate preferred 1+ years work experience as a Dental Assistant Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Requires some flexibility in scheduling, such as the ability to work...

Demographic Data for Neptune, NJ

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Salary for Dental Assistant Jobs in Neptune, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Dental Assistants in Neptune, NJ offer the following education background
Vocational Degree or Certification
29.2%
High School or GED
24.1%
Bachelor's Degree
19.0%
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 Neptune, NJ
Less than 1 year
48.4%
1-2 years
27.4%
None
13.1%
10+ years
11.2%



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