Registered Dental Assistant

Hackensack Meridian Health • Hackensack, NJ

17d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Dental Assistant at the OMS Center at HUMC will provide dental chair assistance in accordance with infection control and dental standards. The RDA will support the Oral Surgeon, and patient and maintain the integrity of equipment and supplies. The RDA will also make appointments and maintain phone management and patient flow. The RDA must share the passion and focus on changing the lives of Hackensack Meridian Health's patients by providing the highest level of care each and every day.

Requirements

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
• Registered Dental Assistant - State of NJ
• NJ DOH Certified Dental Radiographer
• 2+ years Dental Assistant experience required
• Valid NJ Dental Radiology license required
• Registered Dental Assistant License.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside dental assistance to the Oral Surgeon to include crown impressions, (PFM), porcelain bridges and crowns, veneers, implants, oral cancer screening, partial dentures, dentures and flippers, temporary fillings, model casting, endodontic and periodontic procedures as well as model casting and sealant applications.
• Prepare operatories for procedures
• Prepares charts for procedures and documents in the EMR
• Take radiographs in digital mode, maintains and processes equipment
• Monitors, maintains and orders supplies
• Assists with front desk duties including answering the phone and making appointments, meeting and greeting patients
• Cleans and sanitizes exam rooms/operatories and equipment and completes standard cleaning and infection control in according to protocol
• Maintains positive interpersonal relationships with staff and dental residents
• Provides reassurance to patients during procedures
• Other Ad Hoc assignments as assigned.
• Lifts a minimum of 5lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 10lbs. and stands a minimum of 5 hours a day.
• Adheres to standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies.

Benefits

• health
• dental
• vision
• paid leave
• tuition reimbursement
• retirement benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED