Dental Assistant

Paterson, NJ, United States

JOB DESCRIPTION

Assist the Dentist at the chair side in all phases of dentistry.

QUALIFICATIONS

Work requires High School diploma or equivalent and up to one year of basic training in a dental assisting program and three to six months of previous experience plus three months of on the job training and orientation. Work requires providing direct care to pediatrics, young adult, adult and geriatric patients. A NJ X-Ray license is required. Certification or Registration as a Dental Assistant (CDA/RDA) is preferred.

ABOUT US

St. Joseph’s Health is recognized for the expertise and compassion of its highly skilled and responsive staff. The combined efforts of the organization’s outstanding physicians, superb nurses, and dedicated clinical and professional staff have made us one of the most highly respected healthcare organizations in the state, the largest employer in Passaic County, and one of the nation’s “100 Best Places to Work in Health Care”.

Benefits Eligibility: (Full-time and Part-time Employees-over 20 hours a week)

Competitive salary*
Robust benefits with health, dental, Rx and vision plans
403b retirement plan options with company match**
Health & Wellness*
Non-Profit Health System – eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
PTO, and paid holidays
Tuition reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
LTD : Long Term Disability
Life Insurance Options
Onsite Day care Program

Available for Per Diem Employees and Part-time Employees working under 20 hours per week.

**403b Company Match not applicable for Per Diem Employees and Part-time Employees working under 20 hours per week.

Pay transparency: St. Joseph’s Health provides a salary range to comply with New Jersey Law. The rate of pay for each position will be determined based on a variety of factors including the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, skills, etc.” The salary range does not include incentives, differential pay or other forms of compensation.

JOB INFO

Job Identification

2024-25951

Job Category

Allied Health

Posting Date

11/12/2025, 12:59 PM

Job Schedule

Full time

Job Shift

Day

Locations

St. Joseph's University Medical Center

Hourly Salary Range

16.88 - 26.16

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