Dental Assistant II

Rutgers University; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 43,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at an esteemed institution as a Dental Assistant II, where you will play a vital role in supporting dental faculty and ensuring high-quality patient care. This position involves chairside assistance, maintaining sterilization protocols, and managing dental supplies in a busy clinical environment. If you have a passion for dental health and the skills to thrive in a fast-paced setting, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the well-being of patients while working alongside dedicated professionals. Embrace the chance to grow your career in a supportive and collaborative atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Valid Radiologic Technology license and CPR certification required.
• Knowledge of dental terminology and sterilization processes is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Assist faculty chairside and maintain sterilization procedures.
• Manage inventory of dental supplies and prepare instruments for use.

Skills

Dental terminology knowledge

Decontamination and sterilization skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking ability

Education

Valid Radiologic Technology license

Valid CPR certification

Job description

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Dental Assistant II within the Rutgers Health University Dental Associates Department at the School of Dental Medicine (RSDM).

The Dental Assistant II provides support to faculty at RHUDA-New Brunswick which includes performing work related to the care, sterilization, packing, and disbursement of equipment and supplies. The Dental Assistant II maintains all aspects of sterilization procedures related to dental instruments and supplies associated with patient care within the various clinical operations. The Dental Assistant II provides chairside dental assisting to providers in all disciplines and takes various dental x-rays as assigned by providers.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Reviews providers schedule and sets up treatment rooms for procedures being performed.
• Assists various faculty chairside in the delivery of outstanding quality care.
• Maintains inventory of supplies, instruments and equipment according to department policy. Restocks equipment and supplies in the examination rooms and supply area. Reports depleted items following established procedure.
• Checks returned instruments and prepares them for sterilization.
• Examines equipment to detect leaks, worn or loose parts, or other indications of disrepair, verifying that equipment functions properly. Reports findings of defective equipment and maintenance needs as per department protocol.

Position Status: Full Time

Hours Per Week: 40

This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

FLSA: Nonexempt

Grade: 155

Annual Minimum Salary: 43742.40

Annual Mid Range Salary: 44782.40

Annual Maximum Salary: 46134.40

Union Description: Teamsters 97

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Valid Radiologic Technology license issued by the NJ Department of Environmental Protection.
• Valid American Heart Association CPR certification.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of dental terminology, decontamination, sterilization, assembly, packing and monitoring of instrumentation required.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize assigned work.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preferred, three (3) years of experience in a dental setting with a combination of dental assisting and sterile processing.

Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Sitting/standing for prolonged periods, frequently walking, bending and reaching (overhead, extensive, and repetitive).
• Must have the ability to lift/push/pull greater than 50 pounds.
• Noisy, busy clinical, and sterilization area, temperature fluctuations (hot and cold).

Special Conditions

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

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.

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.