AtlantiCare Regional Medical CenterAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Description POSITION SUMMARYThe Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) or Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) or unregistered Dental Assistant with X-ray certification with experience functions under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist in the state of New Jersey. The candidate provides patient care, take X-rays, keep records, and schedule appointments. The Registered Dental Assistant is also responsible for sterilization, preparation, and inventory control of dental instruments and supplies. Prepares operatory for patient treatment as per Dental Department protocols and the dentist or dental hygienist's directions. Assists patients in resolving minor difficulties, answering their questions, and giving directions to patients as authorized by the dentist or dental hygienist. Insures the proper disposal of all contaminated or potentially contaminated materials in accordance with Dental Department directive, center policy as well as state and federal regulation(s). Follows all regulations, protocols and procedures including but not limited to participating in the provision of clinical dental care, as well as workplace safety, public health, and patient confidentiality in keeping with HIPAA rules and regulations. Finally, the dental assistant works collaboratively and teaches new staff, students, and interns, the use of equipment and proper dental protocol as it relates to patient care
QUALIFICATIONSEDUCATION: High school diploma or GED certificate
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing sufficient to perform the essential functions; read, understand, and apply policies and guidelines; obtain information from a variety of sources is required. Bilingual preferred.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: Certified Dental Assistant
/Registered Dental Assistant by NJ State Board of Dentistry. Licensed by the State of NJ, Department of Environmental Protection. BLS required within 6months of hire
EXPERIENCE: 1-3 years dental assistant experience required. Knowledge of medical terminology preferred. Proficiency in Clinical Applications preferred at time of hire; incumbents within position will be trained appropriately and then skill will be required for this position within 30-60 days from date of hire.
PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONSDemonstrates the competencies as established on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool for this position.
WORK ENVIRONMENTPotential for exposure to blood borne pathogens along with infectious diseases. (Refers to Blood Bourne Pathogen requirement)
Essential functions of this position are listed on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPThe above statement reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position.Job Category Medical Assistant
Hours Per Week 40
Weekends Required? No
Holidays Required? No
ShiftDays
Posititon StatusFull-Time
Job Details Pay Range $41685 - $60472
Pay Transparency In order to support the Fair Compensation Strategy by the US Govt., HR Dept., clients are required to adhere to Pay Transparency Law; in the impacted states; that have mandated the employers to list the salary ranges in Job advertisements or postings for job opportunities and Job promotions.
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