Atlantic Health System, Department of Dentistry is seeking a Part-Time Dental Assistant II at Morristown Medical Center.  Required hours vary between the hours of 8:00AM - 5:00PM (Monday thru Friday). 

Essential Functions:

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

Qualifications/Requirements:

1. High School Diploma or equivalent required.
2. Must be registered as a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) by State of New Jersey.
3. Dental Radiography Certificate required.
4. Certification by the Dental Assisting National Board required.
5. CDA Minimum Experience Required.
6. To provide a safe environment to our patients, we require that all candidates must be able to read, write and speak English

Relevant Experience:
1. Graduate of a Dental Assisting Program or related field required.

2. 3 to 5 years of experience as a Dental Assistant or relevant area preferred.