Dental Assistant II

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, Newark

Nov 07, 2024

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Dental Assistant II
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Allied Health - Dental Assisting
Department	RSDM-Orthodontics
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 for the Department of Orthodontics at the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine ( RSDM) The Dental Assistant II supports the Department of Orthodontics by providing chairside assistance and all related duties for quality patient care. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Assists orthodontic faculty and students (postgraduate and predoctoral) as needed by seating patients, adjusting chairs, draping patients with protective covers and other related functions. Sets up and stocks units daily and as needed, throughout the day. Assists the department with the delivery of information to the patient, including but not limited to, patient treatment contracts. Provides instrumentation by preparing instruments for sterilization: deliver instruments to be sterilized, retrieve sterilized instruments, stock sterilized instruments, prepares instruments in treatment area and position instruments for provider's access (suctioning, passing instruments, etc.). Provides materials by selecting, mixing and placing materials on instruments as requested by providers. Exposes and develops radiographs. Prints/copies radiographs as requested by, faculty, students or management. Maintains dental supply inventory in the clinic area by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing requests by following departmental protocol. Participates with the conservation of dental resources, such as materials and supplies and report any out of the ordinary usage and/or requests.
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	155
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	38274.60
Annual Mid Range Salary	39184.60
Annual Maximum Salary	40367.60
Standard Hours	35.00
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	Graduation from an accredited dental assisting program. Previous experience in a dental office.
Certifications/Licenses	Valid Radiological Technology License issued by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. CPR Certification.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Proficient in Four-Handed Dentistry. Knowledge of dental terminology. Attention to detail and communicates clearly. Ability to multi-task and prioritize work/functions.
Preferred Qualifications	Bilingual (Spanish/Portuguese) preferred but not necessary.
Equipment Utilized	Dental Instruments, Xray machine, Lab equipment, Intra-Oral digital scanner and all other dental clinic related equipment.
Physical Demands and Work Environment	PHYSICAL DEMANDS: This position requires the ability to lift 10 lbs., reach storage shelves and push soiled instrument cart. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Dental clinic setting
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	24ST1659
Posting Open Date	07/11/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Newark (RBHS)
City	Newark
State	NJ
Location Details

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