Dental Assistant II, Per Diem , Summit, NJ

Job Description

Responsible for assisting dentists during examination and treatment of patients. Maintains equipment, supplies, operatory area(s), and delivery of quality dental services.

• Prepares patient, sterilizes and disinfects instruments, sets up instrument trays, and prepares materials.
• Takes and records medical and dental histories and vital signs of patient.
• Exposes dental diagnostic x-rays, makes preliminary impressions for study casts, and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts.
• Pours, trims, and polishes study casts, fabricates custom impression trays from preliminary impressions, cleans and polishes removable appliances, and fabricates temporary restorations.
• Assists dentists in management of medical and dental emergencies.
• Instructs patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs. Provides postoperative instructions prescribed by dentist.
• Records treatment information in patient records.
• Applies protective coating of fluoride to teeth.
• May schedule appointments, prepare bills and receive payment for dental services, complete insurance forms, and maintain clerical records.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required

Experience, Licenses, and

Certifications:

• CDA Experience Required.
• 2 years experience as a dental assistant highly preferred
• Dental Radiography Certificate required.
• Valid NJ Dental X‑ray license
• Certification by the Dental Assisting National Board required.
• Must be registered as a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) by State of New Jersey
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• 403(b) Retirement Plan:
  Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
• PTO & Paid Sick Leave
• Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
• Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
• Backup and On-Site Childcare
• Well-Being Rewards
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
• Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
• Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance

Note:

In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.

Atlantic Health, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.

• Minimum Salary (Hourly Rate): 25.39
• Maximum Salary (Hourly Rate): 25.39
• Assignment Category:
  Per Diem
• Hours per Week: 0.01
• Primary Shift: Day
• Salary Admin Plan: ALH