Dental Assistant Jobs in Irvington, 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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Joseph Lichter D.D.S.

Dental Assistant

Position: Experienced Dental Assistant Location: 1420 Avenue P Brooklyn, NY 11229 Job Type: Full-time Job Description: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Dental Assistant to join our fast-paced...

Dental Assistant

dental practice seeking an exceptional, driven dental assistant to join our dedicated team....

Joseph Lichter D.D.S.

Experienced Dental Assistant

Position: Experienced Dental Assistant Location: 1420 Avenue P Brooklyn, NY 11229 Job Type: Full-time Job Description: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Dental Assistant to join our fast-paced...

Dental assistant part time

  • Brooklyn, NY (12 miles from Irvington, NJ)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (12 miles from Irvington, NJ)
  • 3 hours ago

Join our modern,high- tech dental office as a Dental Assistant! Enjoy a supportive team, great environment,and competitive pay. Apply now and grow with us!...

Entry Level Dental Assistant

  • Bridgewater, NJ (22 miles from Irvington, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Bridgewater, NJ (22 miles from Irvington, NJ)
  • 9 hours ago

Job Order Number: DE9453404 Job Title: Retail Sales Associate - Gloucester Premium Company: Gap Inc. Location: Blackwood, NJ Salary: Education: Less Than High School Experience: None Hours:...

Dental Assistant Rutgers University

  • New Brunswick, NJ (19 miles from Irvington, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New Brunswick, NJ (19 miles from Irvington, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

The Dental Assistant also performs clerical, sterilizing and miscellaneous tasks for clinical affairs....

Dental Assistant

  • Newark, NJ (3 miles from Irvington, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Newark, NJ (3 miles from Irvington, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

The Dental Assistant also performs clerical, sterilizing and miscellaneous tasks for clinical affairs....

Dental Assistant/ Asistente Dental- PART TIME

  • Elmhurst, NY (18 miles from Irvington, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Elmhurst, NY (18 miles from Irvington, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Looking for a dental assistant with a minimum experience of 1 year for a full-time position. -Must speak Spanish....

Dental Assistant For Immediate Hire

  • Florham Park, NJ (9 miles from Irvington, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Florham Park, NJ (9 miles from Irvington, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Overview We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Dental Assistant to join our dynamic dental practice....

Dental Assistant - Entry level

  • New Brunswick, NJ (19 miles from Irvington, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New Brunswick, NJ (19 miles from Irvington, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

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

Dental Assistant FT UCHC EMCFW Rutgers University

  • New Brunswick, NJ (19 miles from Irvington, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New Brunswick, NJ (19 miles from Irvington, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

The Dental Assistant will assist the Dentist during the examination and treatment of patients....

Dental Assistant

  • Middle Village, NY (18 miles from Irvington, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Middle Village, NY (18 miles from Irvington, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Multi specialty Office looking for a Dental Assistant. Knowledge of the field preferred but willing to train. Days a must Saturday thru Wednesday. Position has Thursday and Friday off....

Dental Assistant F/T, P/T

  • New York, NY (12 miles from Irvington, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (12 miles from Irvington, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Busy dental office is looking for Dental Assistant. Must have experience. East Harlem, near subway station. Email your resume, please....

Dental Assistant, PatientCareCoordinator, Receptionist, Office Manager

  • Hackensack, NJ (14 miles from Irvington, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Hackensack, NJ (14 miles from Irvington, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

We are hiring Full/Part-Time -Dental Assistant/Lab Technician -Receptionist/Patient Care Coordinator -Hygienist -Office Manager -Regional Manager The ideal candidate will have a friendly personality...

Dental Assistant, PatientCareCoordinator, Receptionist, Office Manager

  • Bayonne, NJ (7 miles from Irvington, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Bayonne, NJ (7 miles from Irvington, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

We are hiring Full/Part-Time -Dental Assistant/Lab Technician -Receptionist/Patient Care Coordinator -Hygienist -Office Manager -Regional Manager The ideal candidate will have a friendly personality...

Demographic Data for Irvington, NJ

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Salary for Dental Assistant Jobs in Irvington, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Dental Assistants in Irvington, NJ offer the following education background
Vocational Degree or Certification
29.2%
High School or GED
24.3%
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 Irvington, NJ
Less than 1 year
48.4%
1-2 years
27.4%
None
13.1%
10+ years
11.2%



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