Expanded Duty Dental Assistant

Expanded Duty Dental Assistant Rutgers University, United States about 11 hours ago

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New Brunswick, NEW JERSEY

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; Position Details Position Information Recruitment/Posting Title Expanded Duty Dental Assistant Job Category Academic

• Allied Health
• Dental Assisting Department RSDM
• OMFS Overview New Jersey's academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health.

Aligned with Rutgers University-New Brunswick and collaborating university wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research. Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers. Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state—at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, including Piscataway; and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newark's University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates. Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives. Posting Summary Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is a seeking Expanded Duty Dental Assistant within the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, Oral Surgery Department. The Expanded Duty Dental Assistant will assist dentists and residents with dental procedures and patient treatment. Expanded Duty Dental Assistant will also provide assistance during general anesthesia, cosmetic surgical procedures, and implant dentistry procedures. Additionally, the Expanded Duty Dental Assistant will carry out a variety of general office receptionist assignments, including front desk duties and data entry. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Identifies and pull selected equipment, instruments and supplies needed for oral maxillofacial surgical procedures. Prepares and sets up work area and operatory for the scheduled procedure including turnovers, cleaning, restocking, inventory and ordering of supplies and instruments on a regular basis. Assists in gowning and gloving surgeons. Escorts patients from waiting area to operatory and prepare patient for procedure like draping, positioning, witnessing patient consent and organizing instrumentation prior to procedure. Checks and records vital signs on the charts (e.g., pulse, blood pressure, temperature, respiration and weight) prior to procedure. Prepares implant for insertion and I.V. Cases. Protects airways during anesthesia by suctioning and proper positioning of head and chin. Prepares implants for insertion. Assists resident/student cases. FLSA Nonexempt Grade 182 Salary Details Minimum Salary 27.550 Mid Range Salary 28.050 Maximum Salary 28.890 Offer Information The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent. Benefits Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include: Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable) Life insurance coverage Employee discount programs Position Status Full Time Working Hours Standard Hours 35.00 Daily Work Shift Day Work Arrangement This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement. Union Description Teamsters 97 Payroll Designation PeopleSoft Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment Staff

• 12 month Position Pension Eligibility PERS Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience Graduation from an accredited Dental Assisting program.

Certification as a Dental Assistant (CDA), Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) both through the Dental Assisting National Board. Possess a valid Dental Radiographic Technology License issued by the State of New Jersey, Department of Environmental Protection. Certifications/Licenses Certification as a Dental Assistant (CDA), Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) both through the Dental Assisting National Board. Possess a valid Dental Radiographic Technology License issued by the State of New Jersey, Department of Environmental Protection. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Must be computer literate. Preferred Qualifications Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Anesthesia Assistant certification preferred. Experience with additional software products utilized by the department is preferred. Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Position requires standing 2/3 of the time, walking to 2/3 of the time, requires sitting 1/3 of the time, use of hands to finger, handle or feel over 2/3 of the time, reach with hands and arms, 1/3 of the time, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl 1/3 of the time, talk or hear over 2/3 of the time. Must be able to lift patients, heavy boxes weighing up to forty (40) pounds, instrument sets weighing up to twenty (20) pounds; must be able to lift surgical supplies above the head.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Clinic and office operations, moderate noise. Special Conditions Posting Details Posting Number 25ST1821 Posting Open Date Special Instructions to Applicants Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) Home Location Campus Newark (RBHS) City Newark State NJ Location Details Pre-employment Screenings All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings. Immunization Requirements Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals , if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may . Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies to the role or position for which they are ing. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to . For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: uhr.rutgers/non-discrimination-statement Similar Positions Assistant/Associate Professor Surgical/Cytopathology, Rutgers University, United States, 22 days ago

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