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Certified Dental Assistant
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What they do
A Dental Assistant assists dentists in caring for patient's teeth. Helps patients get ready for treatment; prepares equipment and supplies. May perform some dental procedures under the direction of a dentist, such as fluoride application, if allowed under state regulations. Works in dental offices.
$49,142 / year median in New Jersey
+23% projected growth
Job Description
Adecco Medical & Science is assisting a local client in their search to hire a
- Certified Dental Assistant
- in Newark, NJ.
- Shift:
- Monday 8:00-5:00 Tuesday 8:00-5:30 Wednesday 8:00-5:30 Thursday 8:00-5:00 Friday 7:45-12:15
- Hourly pay range:
- $ 25.00/hr.
- Certification/licenses:
- CDA and X-ray license
- Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Seat patients, adjusts chairs and drapes patients with protective covers.
- Sets up each unit with proper supplies and instruments needed by postgraduate students during daily patient treatment.
- Performs Four-handed assisting with doctor during examination and treatment of patients.
- Operates suction equipment.
- Mixes endodontic and restorative materials.
- Maintains all dental instruments and equipment.
- Maintain cleanliness of clinic and dispensary area following OSHA regulations.
- Utilizes digital radiographic equipment to obtain images.
- Cleans and prepares instruments for sterilization. Restocks endodontic kits with proper instruments and materials.
- Assists supervisor in ordering and maintaining clinical supplies.
- Understands and adheres to client's compliance standards as they appear in client's corporate compliance policy, code of conduct and conflict of interest policy.
- Education AND/OR Experience required:
- Graduation from an accredited Dental Assistant Program Certification as a Dental Assistant in the state of NJ Valid dental radiologic technology license issued by NJ Department of Environmental Protection CPR certified
- Pay Details:
- $25.
00 to $26.00 per hour Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Military connected talent encouraged to apply To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.adecco.com/en-us/candidate-privacy The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
+ The California Fair Chance Act
+ Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
+ Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
+ San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
- Massachusetts Candidates Only:
- It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.
An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.