Dental Assistant

Rutgers University; Somerdale (NJ); Hybrid; USD 35,253,000 - 37,016,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vacation and leave

Retirement plan

Education benefits

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Rutgers University, The State University of New Jersey, seeks a Dental Assistant for the Office of Clinical Affairs-Extramural Clinics at the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine in Somerdale, NJ. The Dental Assistant will support daily site operations, assist the dentist during exams and treatments, and perform chairside and desk-side duties, including inventory and sterilization.

The role involves administrative tasks, patient management, radiography licensing compliance, CPR certification, and

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Dental Assisting Program.
• Certification as a Dental Assistant (CDA) in New Jersey.
• Valid Dental Radiologic Technology license issued by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.
• CPR Certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepares room for each patient with instruments and supplies.
• Seats patients, adjusts chairs, and drapes patients.
• Takes and records vital signs and updates medical history; obtains doctor signatures.
• Passes instruments to the dentist during examinations and treatments.
• Charts results of examinations and prepares dental materials.
• Maintains patient records according to QA guidelines.
• Prepares models, trims, and evaluates diagnostic casts.
• Gives post-operative instructions and dismisses patients.

Education

Graduation from an accredited Dental Assisting Program

Tools

CDA Certification

NJ Radiologic License

CPR Certification

Job description

Department

Department RSDM-Extramural Clinics

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

• 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

FLSA Nonexempt

Grade

Grade 165

Salary Details

Minimum Salary

Minimum Salary 25.590

Mid Range Salary 26.090

Maximum Salary

Maximum Salary 26.870

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

• 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

Position Status Full Time

Working Hours

Standard Hours

Standard Hours 40.00

Daily Work Shift

Daily Work Shift Day

Work Arrangement

This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Union Description

Union Description Teamsters 97

Payroll Designation

Payroll Designation PeopleSoft

Terms of Appointment

Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility

Position Pension Eligibility PERS

Qualifications

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.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Preferred Qualifications

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.

Special Conditions

Posting Number

Posting Number 26ST1421

Regional Campus

Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus

Home Location Campus Off Campus

City

City Somerdale

State

State NJ

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.

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 apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Did you graduate from an accredited Dental Assisting Program?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you currently hold certification as a Dental Assistant (CDA) that is valid in the State of New Jersey?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you currently hold a valid Dental Radiologic Technology license issued by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you certified in CPR?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Certifications/Licenses
• Certifications/Licenses (2)
• CPR Certification

Optional Documents

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 apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: Non-Discrimination-Statement .

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