Expanded Duty Dental Assistant

Rutgers University; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Rutgers University is seeking an Expanded Duty Dental Assistant for its Dental Associates Department. This role involves assisting oral surgeons, managing patient care, and performing sterilization tasks. Candidates must have RDA certification and relevant experience, with a strong focus on patient care and surgical assistance.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits program

Qualifications

• RDA with surgical training and experience required.
• Minimum of three years of dental experience preferred.
• BLS trained and certified is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist oral surgeon during procedures and manage patient care.
• Clean and sterilize rooms after use.
• Prepare rooms for scheduled procedures.

Skills

Patient Care

Sterilization

Surgical Assistance

Education

Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) certification

Valid Radiological Technology License

CPR Certification

Job description

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Department

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 Expanded Duty Dental Assistant within the Rutgers University Dental Associates Department at the School of Dental Medicine ( RSDM ).

Under general supervision of the Oral Surgeon, the Expanded Duty Dental Assistant performs chairside, desk side and sterilization assistance for Rutgers University Dental Associate providers. This Expanded Duty Dental Assistant assists providers during various examinations, treatment of patients and dispenses dental materials and instruments. Expanded Duty Dental Assistant performs other clerical, sterilizing and miscellaneous tasks properly aligned with the functions of a registered dental assistant.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Chairside assists oral surgeon during standard and complex procedures.
• Anticipates the surgeons’ needs during procedures. Hands instruments to surgeon during examinations and treatment of patients.
• Manages post-operative patient care, monitors anesthesia patients in recovery.
• Serves as sterilization assistant. Cleans and sterilizes room after each use; prepares room for oral surgeons based on scheduled procedures.

Position Status

Position Status Full Time

Daily Work Shift

Daily Work Shift Day

Work Arrangement

This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

• RDA with surgical training and experience and/or medical assistant with oral surgery and anesthesia experience.
• Registered Dental Assistant ( RDA ) certification required.
• Valid Radiological Technology License issued by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.

Certifications/Licenses

• Registered Dental Assistant ( RDA ) certification.
• Valid Radiological Technology License issued by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.
• CPR Certification.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• BLS trained and certified, a plus.
• Knowledge of implant surgical components, a plus.
• Minimum of three (3) years of dental experience is highly preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Position requires standing 2/3 of the time, walking to 2/3 of the time, requires sitting l/3 of the time, use of hands to finger, handle or feel over 2/3 of the time, reach with hands and arms, l/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.
• Clinic and office operations, Moderate noise.

Special Conditions

Posting Number

Posting Number 24ST2798

Posting Open Date

Posting Open Date 12/04/2024

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 Expanded Duty Dental Assistant Job Category Staff & Executive - Allied Health - Dental Assisting Department RSDM-Doc-Dental & Oral Health 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 Expanded Duty Dental Assistant within the Rutgers University Dental Associates Department at the School of Dental Medicine ( RSDM ).

Under general supervision of the Oral Surgeon, the Expanded Duty Dental Assistant performs chairside, desk side and sterilization assistance for Rutgers University Dental Associate providers. This Expanded Duty Dental Assistant assists providers during various examinations, treatment of patients and dispenses dental materials and instruments. Expanded Duty Dental Assistant performs other clerical, sterilizing and miscellaneous tasks properly aligned with the functions of a registered dental assistant.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Chairside assists oral surgeon during standard and complex procedures.
• Anticipates the surgeons’ needs during procedures. Hands instruments to surgeon during examinations and treatment of patients.
• Manages post-operative patient care, monitors anesthesia patients in recovery.
• Serves as sterilization assistant. Cleans and sterilizes room after each use; prepares room for oral surgeons based on scheduled procedures.

Position Status Full Time Hours Per Week Daily Work Shift Day Work Arrangement This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement. FLSA Nonexempt Grade 182 Position Salary Annual Minimum Salary 26.600 Annual Mid Range Salary 27.100 Annual Maximum Salary 27.910 Standard Hours 40.00 Union Description Teamsters 97 Payroll Designation PeopleSoft Benefits Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview .

Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month Position Pension Eligibility PERS Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience

• RDA with surgical training and experience and/or medical assistant with oral surgery and anesthesia experience.
• Registered Dental Assistant ( RDA ) certification required.
• Valid Radiological Technology License issued by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.
• CPR Certification is essential.

Certifications/Licenses

• Registered Dental Assistant ( RDA ) certification.
• Valid Radiological Technology License issued by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.
• CPR Certification.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Preferred Qualifications

• BLS trained and certified, a plus.
• Knowledge of implant surgical components, a plus.
• Minimum of three (3) years of dental experience is highly preferred.

Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Position requires standing 2/3 of the time, walking to 2/3 of the time, requires sitting l/3 of the time, use of hands to finger, handle or feel over 2/3 of the time, reach with hands and arms, l/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.
• Clinic and office operations, Moderate noise.

Special Conditions Posting Details Posting Number 24ST2798 Posting Open Date 12/04/2024 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 Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) certification?
  • Yes
  • No
• Do you have a Valid Radiological Technology License issued by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection?
  • Yes
  • No
• Do you have a CPR Certification?
  • Yes
  • No
• Do you have surgical training and experience and/or medical assistant with oral surgery and anesthesia experience?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

Resume/CV

Optional Documents

Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Certifications/Licenses

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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