Dental Assistant – Float Between Newark & Carteret

Central Jersey Medical Center; Harbor Terrace (NJ); On-site; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Jersey Medical Center is seeking a full-time Dental Assistant for a floater position between our Newark and Carteret locations. This role involves assisting patients, sterilizing instruments, preparing operatory for treatment, and ensuring compliance with infection control policies. Candidates must hold a current CPR (BLS) certification and an X-ray license, with bilingual Spanish skills preferred. The position demands empathy, manual dexterity, and the ability to work in a clinical environment under various conditions.

Qualifications

• Current CPR (BLS) certification required.
• X-ray license required.
• Preferably able to speak, read, and write Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with questions and minor difficulties.
• Serve as dentist's chair side assistant.
• Prepare operatory for patient treatment.
• Expose and develop dental radiographs.
• Sterilize instruments following infection control policy.

Skills

Knowledge of dental assisting techniques

Ability to respond empathetically

Manual dexterity

Bilingual (Spanish preferred)

Education

Current CPR (BLS)

X-ray License

Job description

Central Jersey Medical Center is seeking a full-time Dental Assistant for a floater position between our Newark and Carteret locations. This role involves assisting patients, sterilizing instruments, preparing operatory for treatment, and ensuring compliance with infection control policies. Candidates must hold a current CPR (BLS) certification and an X-ray license, with bilingual Spanish skills preferred. The position demands empathy, manual dexterity, and the ability to work in a clinical environment under various conditions.