Dental Assistant III

Davita Inc.; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent health institution in New Jersey is looking for a Dental Assistant III to join their Pediatric Dentistry Department. The role involves providing clinical support to faculty and students while ensuring a safe and efficient working environment. The candidate must hold a current CPR certification and demonstrate strong communication skills.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage

Paid vacation and holidays

Retirement benefits with defined contribution plans

Employee educational benefits

Life insurance coverage

Employee discount programs

Qualifications

• No prior Dental Assistant experience is required.
• Must have current CPR certification.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist Faculty and Postgraduate Students with patient care.
• Maintain clean work environment adhering to infection control policies.
• Order and manage supplies as needed.

Skills

Communication

Patient Care

Infection Control

Education

Current CPR Certification

Job description

Department

Department RSDM-Pediatric Dentistry

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 III within the Pediatric Dentistry Department at the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine ( RSDM ).

Under the direction of the Clinical Supervisor, the Dental Assistant III will support the department by providing clinical assistance for the Department of Pediatric Dentistry / Special Care Treatment Center.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Serves as a Dental Assistant to assist Faculty and Postgraduate Students with patient care, set up and stock units daily to avoid delays in patient care.
• Reports equipment malfunction or breakdown to Clinical Supervisor.
• Transports instruments to/from sterilization in accordance with the RSDM Infection Control policy and protocol.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by adhering to RSDM infection control policy and departmental protocol.
• Assists with the ordering of supplies as needed.
• Ensures patients are seen in a timely and efficient manner, and maintains patient confidentiality.

FLSA

FLSA Nonexempt

Grade

Grade 132

Salary Details

Minimum Salary

Minimum Salary 18.990

Mid Range Salary 19.490

Maximum Salary

Maximum Salary 20.070

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
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discounts programs

For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit:http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.

Position Status

Position Status Full Time

Standard Hours

Standard Hours 35.00

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

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment

Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility

Position Pension Eligibility PERS

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Current CPR Certification required.
• No prior Dental Assistant experience is required.

Certifications/Licenses

• Current CPR Certification required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and or communicate sufficiently to perform the duties of the position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior Dental Assistant experience is preferred.
• Bilingual is a plus. (English/Spanish/Portuguese etc.)

Physical Demands and Work Environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

• Standing, sitting, walking, bending and talking or hearing.
• No special vision requirements. Transport instruments to and from sterilization.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

• Clinic operation.

Special Conditions

Posting Number

Posting Number 25ST0749

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

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