Dental Assistant II

Dental Assistant II

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Dental Assistant II within the Department of Orthodontics at the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine. The Dental Assistant II supports the Department of Orthodontics by providing chairside assistance and all related duties for quality patient care.

Essential duties and responsibilities include 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. Print/copy 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.
• Assists provider with educating patients with oral hygiene, plaque control and post-operative instructions after retainers, appliances or braces.
• Ensures operation of dental equipment/instruments by handling them accordingly to prevent damage and by notifying the dispensary clerk of any needed repairs and/or maintenance.
• Prepares cassettes of instruments for sterilization with proper handling to prevent loss or damage and ensures accurate count of instruments per procedural kit.
• Works with faculty and postgraduate students in the collection of data for research projects relating to patient treatment.

FLSA - Nonexempt

Grade - 155

Salary Details

Minimum Salary - 24.020

Mid Range Salary - 24.520

Maximum Salary - 25.260

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

Standard Hours - 35.00

Daily Work Shift

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 - Graduation from an accredited dental assisting program. Proficient in Four-Handed Dentistry. Previous experience in a dental office required.

Certifications/Licenses - Valid Radiological Technology License issued by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. Must be certified in CPR.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - 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

Physical Demands and Work Environment - PHYSICALDEMANDS: This position requires the ability to lift 10 lbs., reach storage shelves and push soiled instrument cart. WORKENVIRONMENT: Dental clinic setting.