Hackensack Meridian Health·Hackensack, New Jersey
The Registered Dental Assistant provides chairside support to the Oral Surgeon during various dental procedures and maintains the integrity of clinical equipment. Additionally, the role involves managing patient flow, scheduling appointments, and ensuring strict adherence to infection control protocols.
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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.
A day in the life of a Registered Dental Assistantat Hackensack Meridian Health includes: The dental assistant will 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.
Qualifications: Education,
Required: 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 Licenses and Certifications Required: Registered Dental Assistant License. If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today! Starting Minimum Rate Minimum rate of $27.13 Hourly Job Posting Disclosure HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package. The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to: Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
Candidates must possess a High School diploma or GED, a Registered Dental Assistant license, and a NJ DOH Certified Dental Radiographer credential. A minimum of 2 years of dental assistant experience is required for this position.
Market context
In New Jersey, registered dental assistants are commonly sought in private practices, group dental offices, and specialty clinics, especially when candidates already hold DANB RHS and current CPR certification. This role is competitive because employers often prefer RDA/CDA credentials and state-specific licensing, while benefits such as dental, health, vision, paid holidays, and paid time off can help distinguish offers. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to quickly compare fit before applying.