Dental Assistant - Milltown Dental LLC - Newark, DE

Now Hiring: Experienced Dental Assistant (Mon–Thurs) | Competitive Pay Starting at $21/hr
We are a well-established general dental office seeking a dedicated, professional, and experienced Dental Assistant to join our team. If you're passionate about patient care, detail-oriented, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we’d love to meet you.
Position Summary

Schedule: Monday–Thursday (4-day work week – Fridays off!)
Compensation: Starting at $21/hr, based on experience and skill level
Benefits:
Paid Holidays
PTO accrues after 1 year of employment
Performance-based raises
Supportive, team-based environment

Key Responsibilities
Chairside & Clinical Support

Assist the dentist during a wide range of procedures (restorative, crown/bridge, extractions, etc.)
Set up and break down operatories with strict adherence to sterilization and infection control protocols
Take high-quality digital radiographs and intraoral images
Fabricate temporary crowns and take preliminary impressions
Provide post-operative instructions and ensure excellent patient comfort

Patient Care & Communication

Greet and seat patients warmly; establish rapport and trust
Review and update medical histories
Accurately document procedures in dental software (experience with Dentrix is a plus)
Support front desk team as needed with scheduling, recall, or administrative duties

Office & Technology Integration

Maintain and restock clinical supplies
Coordinate and track lab cases
Experience or interest in 3D digital workflows (intraoral scanning, CAD/CAM, etc.) is a plus

Requirements

CPR/BLS Certification (Required)
X-ray Certification (Required)
Minimum 2 years of experience as a Dental Assistant in a general practice
Completion of an accredited Dental Assisting program (preferred)
Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask
Professionalism, punctuality, and a team-oriented attitude

Please send resumes to : tammy@milltowndental.us
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.00 - $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 32 per week
Benefits:

Disability insurance
Employee discount
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Retirement plan

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

Wilmington, DE 19808 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Wilmington, DE 19808: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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