Dental Assistant

Mountainside Medical Center; Montclair (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center in Montclair, NJ, is hiring a Dental Assistant for day shift, full-time. You will assist dental residents, hygienists, and attendings, prepare operatory per OSHA guidelines, and perform 4‑handed and expanded function procedures per NJ rules.

Requirements include a high school diploma, NJ-credentialed RDA, NJ dental radiology license, and BLS; lifting up to 50 lbs and standing/sitting during procedures are expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Registered dental assistant (RDA) credential required.
• NJ Dental Radiology license required.
• BLS certification to be obtained within 14 days of hire.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform standing/sitting duties.

Responsibilities

• Assist dental residents, hygienists, and attendings.
• Prepare operatory per OSHA guidelines.
• Provide 4‑handed and expanded function dental assisting per NJ rules.
• Take, develop, and mount radiographs.
• Maintain equipment and log malfunctions.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Dental terminology

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma

Registered dental assistant (RDA)

NJ Dental Radiology License

BLS certification

Tools

Dental imaging software

Dental radiography equipment

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Dental Services Dental Assistant in Montclair, NJ.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.
• Learn more about the benefits offered for this job.

Get to Know Your Team:

Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center is an 820,000-square-foot facility that offers the latest medical programs, cutting‑edge technology, and patient-focused care that includes 365 beds, 1,200+ employees, and a 27-bed Emergency Room/Fast Track Unit.

Responsibilities

• The Dental Assistant (Registered) is responsible for assisting the Dental Residents, Hygienists, and the attendings of the Dental Department.
• Know the dental equipment and materials.
• Work with adult, pediatric, and special needs patients.
• Move dental equipment and instruments.
• Know dental computer skills.
• Work with residents in a training program.
• Prepare dental operatory according to OSHA guidelines.
• Provide 4‑handed dentistry and expanded function dental assisting as outlined in NJ State Board of Dentistry regulations.
• Maintain equipment and log malfunctioning equipment in log book.
• Take, develop, and mount phosphor plate radiographs and utilize direct digital radiographs.
• Assist in management of emergency patients.
• Record data for end‑of‑day check‑out, eyewash, temperature, and other assigned functions.
• Log lab cases, prepare for pick‑up and delivery.
• Maintain paperless chart.
• Prepare implant equipment.
• Prepare cart for delivery to Central Supply.
• Perform dental inventory as required.
• Perform any and all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma.
• Registered dental assistant.
• Dental radiology license from the State of NJ.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
• Push instrument cart - up to 50 lbs.
• Lifts instrument cassettes and places them in appropriate bins.
• Sitting and standing for dental assisting procedures.
• Regular computer use.
• Knowledge of dental terminology and dental software programs.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Rate of pay is determined based on experience and education and may include other pay components such as differentials and call pay based on role.