Dental Assistant II

Dental Assistant II

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Dental Assistant II within the Rutgers Health University Dental Associates at the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine. The Dental Assistant II provides support to faculty at RHUDA-New Brunswick. In this role, The Dental Assistant II performs work related to the care, sterilization, packing, and disbursement of equipment and supplies. The Dental Assistant II also maintains all aspects of sterilization procedures related to dental instruments and supplies associated with patient care within the various clinical operations. Additionally, the Dental Assistant II provides chair side dental assisting to providers in all disciplines and takes various dental x-rays as assigned by providers.

Essential duties and responsibilities include 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 the 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. Exposes and scans digital radiographs using digital sensor or phosphor plate. Exposes Panoramic, Cephalometric and CBCT x-rays using specialized machinery. Assists with maintaining established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, and quality improvement, safety and environmental and infection control standards. Operates and monitors sterilization equipment, steam autoclaves, sonic washers and other sterilization equipment. Decontaminates, processes and sterilizes instruments and treatment equipment with proper handling to prevent loss or damage. Ensures quality and consistency of the sterilization process. Checks for past due patient visits. Aids front desk area with scheduling patient visits.

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 - 40.00

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 - Valid Radiologic Technology license issued by the NJ Department of Environmental Protection. Valid American Heart Association CPR certification.

Certifications/Licenses - Knowledge of dental terminology, decontamination, sterilization, assembly, packing and monitoring of instrumentation required. 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, the ability to multi task and prioritize assigned work.

Preferred Qualifications - Three (3) years of experience in a dental setting with a combination of dental assisting and sterile processing preferred.

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment - PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 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. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Noisy, busy clinical, and sterilization area, temperature fluctuations (hot and cold).