Dental Assistant

Job Category Staff & Executive - Allied Health - Dental Assisting 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 universitywide, 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 seeking a Dental Assistant within the Office of Clinical Affairs-Extramural Clinics at the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine. The Dental Assistant is responsible for the daily routine operations of a site for the Extramural Clinics. In this role, the Dental Assistant will assist the dentist during examinations and treatment of patients and assist dental hygienist, if needed. This position also includes performing both chairside and desk-side duties. Additionally, the Dental Assistant performs administrative, sterilizing, and miscellaneous tasks, including but not limited to inventory, supply ordering, equipment maintenance, laboratory duties, and radiation badge maintenance. This position also includes covering as a dental assistant as needed within the Extramural Clinics. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: Prepares room for each patient, which includes setting up instruments and supplies. Seats patients, adjust chairs & light, drape patients with protective covers. Takes and records vital signs on each patient at each appointment and update medical history. Obtains doctors' signatures/initials. Passes instruments to doctor during examination and treatment of patients. Charts results of doctors' examination. Prepares dental materials for the dentist's use. Maintains patient's records in accordance with Quality Assurance Guidelines. Pours models, trims and evaluates the quality of diagnostic casts. Give post-operative instructions to patients and dismiss them.

FLSA:

Nonexempt Grade:

165 Minimum Salary 24.830 Mid Range Salary 25.330 Maximum Salary 26.090 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 Standard Hours:

40.00

Daily Work Shift:

Day Work Arrangement This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Union Description:

Teamsters 97

Payroll Designation:

PeopleSoft Terms of Appointment:

Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility:

PERS Minimum Education and Experience Graduation from an accredited Dental Assisting Program. Certifications/Licenses Certification as a Dental Assistant (CDA) in the State of New Jersey. Valid Dental Radiologic Technology License issued by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. CPR Certification. Physical Demands and Work Environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Standing, sitting, walking, talking or hearing required. No special vision requirements. Must be able to lift or exert force up to 10 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

General dental office environment. No significant exposure to noise levels.

Regional Campus:

Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus:

Off Campus City Somerdale State NJ