Dental Assistant

Overview

Dental Assistant role at Newark Periodontics & Dental Implant Specialists
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Performs those duties that assist the Dental Director, Dentists, and Dental Hygienists in the care and treatment of patients. Performs duties in the field of reception, chairside assisting, inventory, and records.

• Starting $20.50 to $25 per hour
• Monday to Friday – 8 am to 5 pm

• Medical ( _Includes Free Medical Services at All Salud Facilities_ )
• Dental ( _Employee Discounts at All Salud Dental Facilities_ )
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Basic Life and AD & D
• Supplemental Life and AD & D
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Accident & Critical Illness Insurance and Employee Assistance Program
• Generous vacation accrual
• 10 Paid Holidays per year (includes 2 Floating Holidays and paid Birthday)
• 8 Paid accrued Sick Days per year
• Retirement savings plans
• Employees working at least 1,000 hours within a 12‑month period are eligible for the Defined Contribution Pension Plan. Salud will contribute 5% of your base salary each month

Our dental practice is quite lively. A Dental Assistant treats our patients with the utmost respect and concern for their physical, emotional, and mental well‑being while instilling a fun and vibrant atmosphere that brings smiles to all who enter our doors. A positive attitude, and modern dentistry, can bring joy to our patients.

Let’s face it: A Dental Assistant does _a lot_ over the course of a workday. For example, you prepare the treatment room; you maintain the schedule and ensure the team is sticking to it; you interact with patients before, during, and after procedures; and you assist the dentist chairside. And these are just some of the many duties on your plate.

• Dental Assistant Certificate where state regulations specify
• X‑ray certification where state regulations specify

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This is a clinical working environment where potential exposure to hazardous waste and blood‑borne pathogens is possible. Requires prolonged periods of standing, sitting, leaning, and bending up to 8 hours a day. Will be required to carry, transport, and use tools and equipment. Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.

Entry level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care