Dental Assistant II, Per Diem Days, Summit, NJ

Atlantic Health System; Summit (NJ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage

Tuition Assistance

PTO & Paid Sick Leave

403(b) Retirement Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Atlantic Health System in Summit, NJ is hiring a Dental Assistant to prepare patients and assist in dental procedures. Candidates must have a High School Diploma, CDA experience, and valid NJ Dental X-ray license. This position offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and tuition assistance.

A minimum of 2 years experience as a dental assistant is preferred. Join a team that values patient care and professional growth.

Qualifications

• 2 years experience as a dental assistant highly preferred.
• Valid NJ Dental X-ray license required.
• Must be registered as a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) by the State of New Jersey.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient and sterilize instruments.
• Record medical histories and vital signs.
• Expose dental diagnostic x-rays and make impressions.
• Assist dentists in emergencies and instruct patients.

Skills

CDA Experience

Dental Radiography Certification

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient, sterilizes and disinfects instruments, sets up instrument trays, and prepares materials.
• Takes and records medical and dental histories and vital signs of patient.
• Exposes dental diagnostic x-rays. Makes preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts.
• Pours, trims, and polishes study casts, fabricates custom impression trays from preliminary impressions, cleans and polishes removable appliances, and fabricates temporary restorations.
• Assists dentists in management of medical and dental emergencies.
• Instructs patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs. Provides postoperative instructions prescribed by dentist.
• Records treatment information in patient records.
• Applies protective coating of fluoride to teeth.
• May schedule appointments, prepare bills and receive payment for dental services, complete insurance forms, and maintain clerical records.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required

Experience, Licenses, and Certifications:

• CDA Experience Required.
• 2 years experience as a dental assistant highly preferred
• Dental Radiography Certificate required.
• Valid NJ Dental X-ray license
• Certification by the Dental Assisting National Board required.
• Must be registered as a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) by State of New Jersey
• To provide a safe environment to our patients, we require that all candidates must be able to read, write and speak English.

Benefits

Team Member Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
• Life & AD&D Insurance.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
• PTO & Paid Sick Leave
• Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
• Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
• Backup and On-Site Childcare
• Well-Being Rewards
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
• Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
• Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance

EEO STATEMENT

Atlantic Health, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.