Dental Assistant II

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, New Brunswick

Feb 20, 2025

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Dental Assistant II
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Allied Health - Dental Assisting
Department	RHUDA - New Brunswick
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 within the Rutgers Health University Dental Associates Department at the School of Dental Medicine ( RSDM). The Dental Assistant II provides support to faculty at RHUDA-New Brunswick which includes performing work related to the care, sterilization, packing, and disbursement of equipment and supplies. The Dental Assistant II maintains all aspects of sterilization procedures related to dental instruments and supplies associated with patient care within the various clinical operations. The Dential Assistant II provides chair side dental assisting to providers in all disciplines and takes various dental x-rays as assigned by providers. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Reviews providers schedule and sets up treatment rooms for procedures being performed. Assists various faculty chairside in the delivery of outstanding quality care. Maintains inventory of supplies, instruments and equipment according to department policy. Restocks equipment and supplies in the examination rooms and supply area. Reports depleted items following established procedure. Checks returned instruments and prepares them for sterilization. Examines equipment to detect leaks, worn or loose parts, or other indication of disrepair, verifying that equipment functions properly. Reports findings of defective equipment and maintenance needs as per department protocol.
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	43742.40
Annual Mid Range Salary	44782.40
Annual Maximum Salary	46134.40
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	Valid Radiologic Technology license issued by the NJ Department of Environmental Protection. Valid American Heart Association CPR certification.
Certifications/Licenses	Valid Radiologic Technology license issued by the NJ Department of Environmental Protection. Valid American Heart Association CPR certification.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Knowledge of dental Terminology, decontamination, sterilization, assembly, packing and monitoring of instrumentation required. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to multi task and prioritize assigned work.
Preferred Qualifications	Preferred, three ( 3 ) years of experience in a dental setting with a combination of dental assisting and sterile processing.
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Sitting/standing for prolonged periods, frequently walking, bending and reaching (overhead, extensive, and repetitive) . Must have the ability to lift/push/pull greater than 50 pounds. Noisy, busy clinical, and sterilization area, temperature fluctuations (hot and cold).
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	24ST2797
Posting Open Date	12/04/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Off Campus
City	New Brunswick
State	NJ
Location Details

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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.

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