Dental Assistant (2 Vacancies)

Rutgers University; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 34,205 - 35,941; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription, and dental coverage

Paid vacation and holidays

Retirement benefits

Educational benefits

Life insurance coverage

Employee discount programs

Job summary

Rutgers University in Newark, NJ is seeking a full-time Dental Assistant for its Department of Restorative Dentistry. The ideal candidate will manage x-ray procedures, assist in implant procedures, and maintain clinical inventory.

Qualifications include a Certificate of Dental Assistant and a minimum of three years of dental experience preferred. The position is fully on-site and offers competitive benefits including medical and dental coverage.

Qualifications

• Certificate of Dental Assistant and Radiology Licensure required.
• Preferred minimum of three years of dental experience.
• Primary Source Verification from Dental Assisting National Board.

Responsibilities

• Takes, develops, and mounts x-rays.
• Charts examinations under physician direction.
• Assists in implant procedures and maintains inventory.

Skills

Dental experience

Radiology Licensure

X-ray handling

Education

Certificate of Dental Assistant

Job description

Dental Assistant (2 Vacancies)

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey (RSDM) is seeking a Dental Assistant within the Department of Restorative Dentistry, Rutgers School of Dental Medicine.

Position Details

Department: Restorative Dentistry – Prosthodontics Postgraduate Program.
FLSA: Nonexempt
Grade: 165
Salary Range: $24.830 - $26.090 per hour (subject to qualifications and funding)
Position Status: Full Time
Hours: 35 per week
Shift: Day
Work Arrangement: Fully on‑site
Union: Teamsters 97
Term: 12 months

Responsibilities

• Takes, develops and mounts x-rays; maintains x-ray solutions and developer with x-ray cleaning log.
• Charts examinations under the direction of the physician.
• Assists in implant procedures and maintains inventory of implant components.
• Serves as backup sterilization assistant, cleans ultrasonic units as needed.
• Prepares clinical kits for students.
• Cleans up all discharged bodily fluid immediately.
• Prepares the unit for provider and patient.
• Sets and drapes the patient to prepare for treatment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Certificate of Dental Assistant and Radiology Licensure.
• Primary Source Verification: Dental Assisting National Board.
• Minimum of three (3) years of dental experience is highly preferred.

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.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical Demands:
Standing, sitting, walking, talking, hearing; must be able to lift, push and pull.

Work Environment:
Busy clinic with moderate noise.

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