What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at St. Joseph's Health?
Job Description
Assist the Dentist at the chair side in all phases of dentistry.
Qualifications
Work requires High School diploma or equivalent and up to one year of basic training in a dental assisting program and three to six months of previous experience plus three months of on the job training and orientation. Work requires providing direct care to pediatrics, young adult, adult and geriatric patients. A NJ X-Ray license is required. Certification or Registration as a Dental Assistant (CDA/RDA) is preferred.
About Us
St. Joseph’s Health is recognized for the expertise and compassion of its highly skilled and responsive staff. The combined efforts of the organization’s outstanding physicians, superb nurses, and dedicated clinical and professional staff have made us one of the most highly respected healthcare organizations in the state, the largest employer in Passaic County, and one of the nation’s “100 Best Places to Work in Health Care”.
Benefits Eligibility: (Full-time and Part-time Employees-over 20 hours a week)
Assist the Dentist at the chair side in all phases of dentistry.
Qualifications
Work requires High School diploma or equivalent and up to one year of basic training in a dental assisting program and three to six months of previous experience plus three months of on the job training and orientation. Work requires providing direct care to pediatrics, young adult, adult and geriatric patients. A NJ X-Ray license is required. Certification or Registration as a Dental Assistant (CDA/RDA) is preferred.
About Us
St. Joseph’s Health is recognized for the expertise and compassion of its highly skilled and responsive staff. The combined efforts of the organization’s outstanding physicians, superb nurses, and dedicated clinical and professional staff have made us one of the most highly respected healthcare organizations in the state, the largest employer in Passaic County, and one of the nation’s “100 Best Places to Work in Health Care”.
Benefits Eligibility: (Full-time and Part-time Employees-over 20 hours a week)
- Competitive salary*
- Robust benefits with health, dental, Rx and vision plans
- 403b retirement plan options with company match**
- Health & Wellness*
- Non-Profit Health System – eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
- PTO, and paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- LTD : Long Term Disability
- Life Insurance Options
- Onsite Day care Program
- Available for Per Diem Employees and Part-time Employees working under 20 hours per week.
- 403b Company Match not applicable for Per Diem Employees and Part-time Employees working under 20 hours per week.