Dental Assistant PD

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, Newark

Nov 16, 2024

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Dental Assistant PD
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 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 School of Dental Medicine ( RSDM) is seeking a Dental Assistant (Per Diem) for Rutgers Health University Dental Associates. The Dental Assistant performs chairside four handed dentistry and sterilization duties for Rutgers Health University Dental Associates. The position assists providers during the examination and treatment of patient and dispenses dental materials and instruments. The Dental Assistant preforms clerical, sterilizing and miscellaneous tasks for the Rutgers Faculty Practice. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Prepares room for each patient, which includes setting up instruments and supplies. Greets patients and brings them to treatment room. Seats patients, adjusts chairs and light, and drapes patients with protective covers. Runs H20 through lines and hand pieces after every patient, as per ADA recommendations. Passes instruments to doctor, using four handed dentistry according to CDA certification, during examination period and treatment of patients. Charts results of doctor's examination. Prepares dental materials for the dentists use. Pours models, trims and evaluates the quality of diagnostic casts. Maintains patient's records in accordance with Quality Assurance Guidelines.
Position Status	Per Diem
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift	Day
Work Arrangement	This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.
FLSA	Nonexempt
Grade	99H
Position Salary	$22 - $28 /hour
Annual Minimum Salary	00.00
Annual Mid Range Salary	0.00
Annual Maximum Salary	0.00
Standard Hours	19.00
Union Description	Health Care Prof Per Diem
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	Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly
Position Pension Eligibility	None

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience
Certifications/Licenses	Must possess CDA Certification (Certificate as a Dental Assistant) Valid Radiological Technology License issued by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. CPR certification.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Preferred Qualifications	Minimum of 3 years of dental experience is highly preferred.
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Standing, sitting, walking, talking or hearing required. No special vision requirements. Must be able to lift or exert force up to ten (10) pounds. General dental office environment. No significant exposure to noise levels.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	24ST1342
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

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