Dental Assistant - Periodontal Practice

Job overview

The Dental Assistant - Periodontal Practice role is onsite in Linwood, NJ, with a Monday–Wednesday schedule of 8 a.m.–5 p.m. and Thursday hours of 8 a.m.–3 p.m. Compensation is based on experience, with no numeric amount specified. The practice provides periodontal and implant care in a clinical setting. The role exists to assist doctors during periodontal, implant, and surgical procedures and support a smooth patient experience. It contributes through room and instrument preparation, patient support, clinical documentation, sterilization, infection control, and coordination with the clinical and front-office teams.

What you'll do

• Assist doctors during periodontal, implant, and surgical procedures
• prepare treatment rooms and instruments
• support patients during appointments
• maintain and stock the clinical environment
• take and document dental X-rays when licensed
• sterilize and process instruments
• prepare procedure materials and equipment
• maintain clinical records
• follow infection control and OSHA standards.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

dental assistant

periodontal practice

linwood nj

south jersey dental implants & periodontics

dental implants

surgical procedures

patient care

sterilization

dental x-rays

osha standards

monday–thursday schedule

paid holidays

pto and sick time

401(k)

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid holidays, PTO, and sick time, with unused sick time paid out annually
• 401(k) plan
• semi-annual bonuses at minimum
• professional development and specialized clinical experience.

Why this role

Dental assisting experience is preferred; a New Jersey dental X-ray license is preferred; periodontal or surgical assisting experience is a plus.

About the employer

South Jersey Dental Implants & Periodontics is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners. Sector: 62.