Dental Assistant (2 Vacancies)

Position Details

Position Information


Recruitment/Posting Title
Dental Assistant (2 Vacancies)


Job Category
Staff & Executive - Allied Health - Dental Assisting


Department
RSDM - Restorative Dentistry


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, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Dental Assistant within the Department of Restorative Dentistry at the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine (RSDM).

The Dental Assistant performs chair-side and desk-side duties for the Department of Restorative Dentistry within the Prosthodontics Postgraduate Program. The Dental Assistant also assists during examination and treatment of patients and dispenses dental materials and instruments. Additionally, the Dental Assistant performs clerical, sterilizing, and miscellaneous tasks for the program, as well as serves as dispensary clerk on an as-needed basis.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Takes, develops and mounts x-rays; maintains x-ray solutions and developer along with the maintenance of x-ray cleaning log.
• Charts examination under the direction of the doctor.
• Assists in implant procedures.
• Maintains inventory of implant components.
• Serves as backup sterilization assistant, cleans ultrasonic units as needed.
• Prepares clinical kits for students.
• Cleans up all discharged bodily fluid immediately.
• Prepares unit for provider and patient.
• Sets and drapes the patient to prepare for treatment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

FLSA
Nonexempt


Grade
165


Salary Details

Minimum Salary
24.830


Mid Range Salary
25.330


Maximum Salary
26.090


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 provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

• 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 (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Position Status
Full Time


Working Hours
35


Standard Hours
35.00


Daily Work Shift
Day


Work Arrangement


This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Union Description
Teamsters 97


Payroll Designation
PeopleSoft


Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment
Staff - 12 month


Position Pension Eligibility
PERS

Qualifications


Minimum Education and Experience

• Certificate of Dental Assistant and Radiology Licensure.
• Primary Source Verification: Dental Assisting National Board.

Certifications/Licenses

• Certificate of Dental Assistant and Radiology Licensure.
• Primary Source Verification: Dental Assisting National Board.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of dental experience is highly preferred.

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment


PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Standing, sitting, walking, talking and hearing.
• Must be able to lift, push and pull.
• No special vision requirements.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Busy clinic. Moderate noise.

Special Conditions

Posting Details


Posting Number
26ST0581


Posting Open Date
03/03/2026


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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement


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