**Overview** “Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.” Come join our Amazing team here at Hackensack Meridian Health! We offer Scheduling Flexibility, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts and much more!!! The dental assistant serves as the chairside assistant to the dentist in all dental cases and is an integral member of the dental clinic, assisting in the daily operations of the dental clinic and all aspects required for a dental office setting. **Responsibilities** + The dental assistant will provide chairside dental assistance to dentists + Prepares charts for procedures and documents in the EMR + Takes radiographs in digital mode maintains and processes equipment monitors supplies + Assists with front desk duties including answering the phone and making appointments, meeting and greeting patients + Cleans and sanitizes dental exam rooms after each patient uses and completes standard cleaning and infection control according to protocol. + Maintaining a positive interpersonal relationships with staff and dental residents Providing reassurance to patients during procedures. + Other duties and/or projects as assigned. + Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior. **Qualifications** Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: + High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs. + Completion of dental assistant training program certificate + 1+ years Dental Assistant experience required + Possesses strong patient centered communication skills + Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms. Licenses and Certifications Required: + Dental Radiology License. **Job ID** _2024-156627_ **Department** _J-DENT CLN_ **Site** _Jersey Shore Univ Med Cntr_ **Job Location** _US-NJ-Neptune_ **Position Type** _Per Diem_ **Shift** _Day_ **Shift Hours** _Day_ **Weekend Work** _No Weekends Required_ **On Call Work** _No On-Call Required_ **Holiday Work** _No Holidays Required_