Overview Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. 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. Responsibilities A day in the life of a Registered 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.

Qualifications 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! Compensation Minimum rate of $27.13 Hourly 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.

Experience:

Years of relevant work experience.

Education and Certifications:

Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.

Skills:

Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.

Geographic Location:

Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.

Internal Equity:

Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.

Budget and Grant Funding:

Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered. Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts. In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.

HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH

(HMH)

IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran. Our Network Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) is a Mandatory Influenza Vaccination Facility As a courtesy to assist you in your job search, we would like to send your resume to other areas of our Hackensack Meridian Health network who may have current openings that fit your skills and experience.