Expanded Duty Dental Assistant

Rutgers, International; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, and dental

Paid vacation and holidays

Competitive retirement benefits

Educational benefits for employees

Life insurance coverage

Employee discount programs

Job summary

Rutgers University’s Rutgers School of Dental Medicine seeks an Expanded Duty Dental Assistant to support oral and maxillofacial surgery, anesthesia, and implant dentistry. The role includes front-desk coverage and data entry, in a full-time, on-site setting at the RSDM department.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited Dental Assisting program, CDA and RDA certifications, and a New Jersey Dental Radiographic license.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Dental Assisting program.
• Certification as a Dental Assistant (CDA) and Registered Dental Assistant (RDA).
• Valid Dental Radiographic Technology License issued by NJ DEP.

Responsibilities

• Assists dentists and residents with dental procedures and patient treatment.
• Assists in general anesthesia, cosmetic procedures, and implant dentistry.
• Performs receptionist/front-desk coverage and data entry as needed.

Skills

Computer literacy

Education

Graduation from an accredited Dental Assisting program

Job description

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

Department

Department RSDM - OMFS

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 an Expanded Duty Dental Assistant within the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine ( RSDM ).
The Expanded Duty Dental Assistant assists dentists and residents with dental procedures and patient treatment. This role also provides assistance during general anesthesia, cosmetic surgical procedures and implant dentistry procedures. Additionally, the Expanded Duty Dental Assistant carries out the variety of general office receptionist assignments, including front desk and data entry.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Include the Following:

• Identifies and pulls selected equipment, instruments and supplies needed for oral maxillofacial surgical procedures.
• Prepares and sets up work area and operatory for the scheduled procedure including turnovers, cleaning, restocking, inventory and ordering of supplies and instruments on a regular basis. Assists in gowning and gloving surgeons.
• Escorts patients from waiting area to operatory and prepare patients for procedure like draping, positioning, witnessing patients’ consent and organizing instrumentation prior to procedure.
• Checks and records vital signs on the charts (e.g., pulse, blood pressure, temperature, respiration and weight) prior to procedure.
• Prepares implant for insertion and I.V. Cases.
• Protects airways during anesthesia by suctioning and proper positioning of head and chin.
• Prepares implants for insertion.
• Assists resident/student cases.
• Sets up sterilization room at the beginning of shift to accommodate soiled and contaminated instruments for ultrasonic and ensures infection control protocol is maintained.
• Prepares, drop-off, and pick up instruments to and from sterilization department and stores in their proper storage cabinet.
• Cleans all hand tubing, instruments and maintains tidiness of treatment room prior to leaving procedure so that they are free of contaminants.
• Takes, develops and mounts x-rays.
• As assigned, provides receptionist/front-desk coverage.
• Does data entry and related clerical tasks as needed.

FLSA

FLSA Nonexempt

Grade

Grade 182

Salary Details

Minimum Salary

Minimum Salary 28.390

Mid Range Salary

Mid Range Salary 28.890

Maximum Salary

Maximum Salary 29.760

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 provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

• 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: Full Time

Working Hours

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

• Graduation from an accredited Dental Assisting program.

Certifications/Licenses

• Certification as a Dental Assistant ( CDA ), Registered Dental Assistant ( RDA ) both through the Dental Assisting National Board.
• Possess a valid Dental Radiographic Technology License issued by the State of New Jersey, Department of Environmental Protection.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must be computer literate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Anesthesia Assistant certification preferred.
• Experience with additional software products utilized by the department preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• PHYSICAL DEMANDS : Position requires standing 2/3 of the time, walking to 2/3 of the time, requires sitting 1/3 of the time, use of hands to finger, handle or feel over 2/3 of the time, reach with hands and arms, 1/3 of the time, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl 1/3 of the time, talk or hear over 2/3 of the time. Must be able to lift patients, heavy boxes weighing up to forty (40) pounds, instrument sets weighing up to twenty (20) pounds; must be able to lift surgical supplies above the head.
• WORK ENVIRONMENT : Clinic and office operations, moderate noise.

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.

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 (*).

• * Are you a graduate of an accredited Dental Assisting program?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you hold both CDA and RDA certifications through the Dental Assisting National Board?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you hold a valid Dental Radiographic Technology License issued by the State of New Jersey, Department of Environmental Protection?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Certifications/Licenses
• Certifications/Licenses (2)
• Certifications/Licenses (3)

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

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