Dental Assistant - Oral Surgery

At Cooper University Health Care, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies and research protocols. We have a commitment to our employees to provide competitive rates and compensation programs.  Cooper offers full and part-time employees a comprehensive benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement. We also provide attractive working conditions and opportunities for career growth through professional development.

Discover why Cooper University Health Care is the employer of choice in South Jersey.

The unregistered dental assistant supports the provider by preparing patients for treatment, assisting during procedures, obtaining radiographic images, instrument sterilization and providing oral health education and clinical instruction to patients.  

• Obtain radiographic images   
• Take and record vital signs  
• Assist surgeon during procedures – i.e. retract check or tongue  
• Isolated the surgical field
• Takes dental photographs with intraoral camera
• Provides oral health education to patients   

0-2 years preferred. 

High School/ GED required. 

New Jersey Dental Radiology required. 

Basic Life Support Certificate AHA- required.