Dental Assistant

Adecco Healthcare & Life Sciences is hiring Dental Assistant’s in Newark, New Jersey! This role is on-site. Please read below and apply with an updated resume for consideration:

Type: Six-month contract with potential for extension or perm hire

Schedule: Between 8am-6pm Mon-Fri, weekends and holidays may apply

Pay: $31.00 to $33.00 an hour

Position Summary

The Certified Dental Assistant provides clinical and administrative support to dentists and dental hygienists to ensure high-quality patient care. Responsibilities include chairside assistance, radiography, patient education, infection control, recordkeeping, and performing expanded functions permitted under New Jersey regulations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials for dental procedures.

• Assist the dentist during examinations, restorative procedures, oral surgeries, and emergency treatments.

• Take and process dental radiographs in accordance with New Jersey regulations and office protocols.

• Provide chairside assistance, including suctioning, retracting tissues, and passing instruments.

• Sterilize instruments and maintain infection control standards.

• Educate patients on oral hygiene, post-operative care, and preventive dental practices.

• Monitor and maintain dental supplies and equipment inventory.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Schedule and confirm patient appointments.

• Maintain accurate patient records and treatment documentation.

• Assist with insurance claims, billing, and patient communications.

• Answer phone calls and provide exceptional customer service

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.

• Current Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) certification from DANB preferred.

• Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) license in New Jersey preferred.

• Current CPR/BLS certification.

• Knowledge of dental terminology, procedures, radiology, and infection control standards.

• Strong communication, organizational, and patient care skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Dentrix, Eaglesoft, or other dental practice management software.

• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong attention to detail and teamwork skills.

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.

For opportunities available at Adecco Healthcare & Life Sciences go to https://www.adecco.com/en-us/employers/industries/healthcare-life-sciences

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit http://www.adeccousa.com/candidate-privacy/. The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction record.

Pay Details: $31.00 to $33.00 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

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.adecco.com/en-us/candidate-privacy

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

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.