Registered Dental Assistant-Oral Maxillofacial Surgery (Physician Practice)

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At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.

Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

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 aRegistered Dental Assistant at 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.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 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!