Certified Dental Assistant

Adecco Healthcare and Life Science is hiring for a Dental Assistant in Newark, NJ. Apply today if you meet the qualifications listed below!

Location: Newark, NJ

Duration: 3-6 month contract with possibility of extension

Pay rate: $25/hour for CDA $26/hour for RDA

The primary purpose of the Dental Assistant position is to provide direct patient care, performs simple (nursing dental) procedures, performs in a technical capacity providing support to the professional staff in the evaluation and treatment of patients, and contributes to the overall orderliness and cleanliness of the unit under the direction and supervision of a Staff Nurse. Provides chair side assistance to doctors performing all dental procedures under local. Exercises competency in all procedures within the scope of practice, as appropriate to all ages of patients served from neonatal to the end of life.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to the achievement of excellence in health care to fulfill the mission of the unit.

• Exhibits strong customer service skills in daily interaction with the public, patients, staff, and physicians in the performance of job duties

• Performs, monitors and records basic physiological parameters, blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, (oral) intake and output

• Participates in planning and evaluation of patient care by communication all information pertinent to the patient’s status

• Provides direct patient care in accordance with individualized patients needs and dental plan of care

• Ensures that two (2) patient identifies (name and DOB) are used at all times prior to seating patient with chart in exam room

• Takes, develops, and labels all dental x-rays as ordered by Provider

• Demonstrates knowledge of all Oral Maxillofacial/Dental procedures

Qualifications:

• High school or equivalent certification program required.

• Ability to read, write speak, understand, and communicate in English.

• Completion of an accredited Dental Assisting Program.

• Certification as a Dental Assistant and an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Assistant required.

• Applicants must be able to take temperatures, pulse, blood pressures, and other simple procedures where indicated.

• Certification in CPR.

• Must be registered with the Board of Dentistry to Practice in New Jersey as a Registered Dental Assistant.

• Must possess a valid Dental Radiologic Technology License issued by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.

• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel is required.

• Preferred:

Why work for Adecco?

· Weekly Pay

· 401(k) Plan

· Skills Training

· Excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

IMPORTANT: This Medical Assistant job is being recruited for by Adecco’s Healthcare & Life Sciences division, not your local Adecco Branch Office.

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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

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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

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