Dental Assistant II

Rutgers University; Newark (NJ); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Rutgers University seeks a Dental Assistant II to support student and faculty clinics in the School of Dental Medicine. The role involves maintaining sterilization protocols, assisting chairside, and managing dental supplies. A valid Radiologic Technology license and CPR certification are required, along with excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage

Paid vacation and holidays

Employee and dependent educational benefits

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience preferred in a dental setting.
• Knowledge of decontamination and sterilization procedures.
• Ability to lift/push/pull greater than 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assists dental students chairside in providing oral health care.
• Maintains inventory of supplies and prepares instruments for sterilization.
• Issues equipment and instruments to students and faculty.

Skills

Knowledge of dental terminology

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to multi-task

Education

Valid Radiologic Technology license

Valid American Heart Association CPR certification

Job description

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Job Category Academic - Allied Health - Dental Assisting

Department

Department RSDM-Clinical affairs

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 seeking a Dental Assistant II within the Clinical Affairs Department of the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine ( RSDM ).

The Dental Assistant II provides support to students and faculty in the RSDM patient care clinics. The Dental Assistant II also performs work related to the care, sterilization, packing and disbursement of equipment and supplies. In addition, 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.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Issue equipment, instruments and supplies to students and faculty. Performs duties relating to dispensary as assigned.
• Assists dental students chairside in the delivery of quality oral health care.
• Maintains inventory of supplies, loaned instruments and equipment according to department policy. Restocks equipment and supplies in the dispensary and clinic, reporting depleted items following the established procedure.
• Checks returned instruments and prepares them for sterilization. Delivers to and retrieves instruments from Central Sterilization according to department schedule.
• Exposes and scans digital radiographs using digital sensor or phosphor plate.

FLSA

FLSA Nonexempt

Grade

Grade 155

Salary Details

Minimum Salary

Minimum Salary 22.500

Mid Range Salary 23.000

Maximum Salary

Maximum Salary 23.690

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.

Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:

• 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

This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Union Description

Union Description Teamsters 97

Payroll Designation

Payroll Designation PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment

Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility

Position Pension Eligibility PERS

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

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

Certifications/Licenses

• 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, the 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.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical Demands:

• 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.

WORK ENVIROMENT :

• Noisy, busy clinical and sterilization area, temperature fluctuations ( hot and cold).

Special Conditions

Posting Number

Posting Number 25ST0643

Posting Open Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus

Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus

Home Location Campus Newark (RBHS)

City

City Newark

State

State NJ

Position Information Recruitment/Posting Title Dental Assistant II Job Category Academic - Allied Health - Dental Assisting Department RSDM-Clinical affairs 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 seeking a Dental Assistant II within the Clinical Affairs Department of the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine ( RSDM ).

The Dental Assistant II provides support to students and faculty in the RSDM patient care clinics. The Dental Assistant II also performs work related to the care, sterilization, packing and disbursement of equipment and supplies. In addition, 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.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Issue equipment, instruments and supplies to students and faculty. Performs duties relating to dispensary as assigned.
• Assists dental students chairside in the delivery of quality oral health care.
• Maintains inventory of supplies, loaned instruments and equipment according to department policy. Restocks equipment and supplies in the dispensary and clinic, reporting depleted items following the established procedure.
• Checks returned instruments and prepares them for sterilization. Delivers to and retrieves instruments from Central Sterilization according to department schedule.
• Exposes and scans digital radiographs using digital sensor or phosphor plate.

FLSA Nonexempt Grade 155 Salary Details Minimum Salary 22.500 Mid Range Salary 23.000 Maximum Salary 23.690 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 offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:

• 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
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discounts programs

For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview . Position Status Full Time Working Hours (per week) 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

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

Certifications/Licenses

• 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, the 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 Physical Demands:

• 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.

WORK ENVIROMENT :

• Noisy, busy clinical and sterilization area, temperature fluctuations ( hot and cold).

Special Conditions Posting Details Posting Number 25ST0643 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 apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. 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.

Affirmative Action/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 value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. 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 (*).

• * Do you have a valid Radiologic Technology license issued by the NJ Department of Environmental Protection?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a valid American Heart Association CPR certification?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

Resume/CV

Certifications/Licenses

CPR Certification

Optional Documents

Cover Letter/Letter of Application

List of Professional References (contact Info)

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 value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement .

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