Expanded Duty Dental Assistant

Title and Location Expanded Duty Dental Assistant – Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, Oral Surgery Department (RSDM - OMFS), Newark, NJ. 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 – 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. Job Summary Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking an Expanded Duty Dental Assistant within the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, Oral Surgery Department. The Expanded Duty Dental Assistant will assist dentists and residents with dental procedures and patient treatment. The Expanded Duty Dental Assistant will also provide assistance during general anesthesia, cosmetic surgical procedures, and implant dentistry procedures. Additionally, the Expanded Duty Dental Assistant will carry out a variety of general office receptionist assignments, including front desk duties and data entry. Responsibilities Identifies and pulls selected equipment, instruments and supplies needed for oral maxillofacial surgical procedures. Prepares and sets up work area and operatory for the scheduled procedure including turnovers, cleaning, restocking, inventory and ordering of supplies and instruments on a regular basis. Assists in gowning and gloving surgeons. Escorts patients from waiting area to operatory and prepares patient for procedure like draping, positioning, witnessing patient consent and organizing instrumentation prior to procedure. Checks and records vital signs on the charts (e.g., pulse, blood pressure, temperature, respiration and weight) prior to procedure. Prepares implant for insertion and I.V. cases. Protects airways during anesthesia by suctioning and proper positioning of head and chin. Prepares implants for insertion. Assists resident/student cases. Minimum Education and Experience Graduation from an accredited Dental Assisting program. Certification as a Dental Assistant (CDA) or Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) through the Dental Assisting National Board. Possess a valid Dental Radiographic Technology License issued by the State of New Jersey, Department of Environmental Protection. Certifications / Licenses Certification as a Dental Assistant (CDA) or Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) through the Dental Assisting National Board. Possess a valid Dental Radiographic Technology License issued by the State of New Jersey, Department of Environmental Protection. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Must be computer literate. Preferred Qualifications Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Anesthesia Assistant certification preferred. Experience with additional software products utilized by the department is preferred. Physical Demands Position requires standing 2/3 of the time, walking 2/3 of the time, requires sitting 1/3 of the time, use of hands to finger, handle or feel over 2/3 of the time, reach with hands and arms 1/3 of the time, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl 1/3 of the time, talk or hear over 2/3 of the time. Must be able to lift patients, heavy boxes weighing up to forty (40) pounds, instrument sets weighing up to twenty (20) pounds; must be able to lift surgical supplies above the head. Work Environment Clinic and office operations, moderate noise. Benefits 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. Salary Details Minimum Salary: 27.550 Mid Range Salary: 28.050 Maximum Salary: 28.890 Equal Employment Opportunity Statement It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. 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