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.
FLSA Nonexempt Grade 99H Salary Details A range of $22 - $28/hour Minimum Salary 0.000 Mid Range Salary 0.000 Maximum Salary 0.000 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.
Benefits
Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:
- 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
- Life insurance coverage
- Employee discounts programs
For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Position Status Per Diem Working Hours (per week) Standard Hours 19.00 Daily Work Shift Day Work Arrangement
This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.
Union Description Teamster Per Diem Payroll Designation PeopleSoft Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly Position Pension Eligibility None
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