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Certified Dental Assistant

Rutgers University • Full-time • Newark, New Jersey, United States • $24 / hour • 3w ago

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title

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 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—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 Certified Dental Assistant within the Department of Restorative Dentistry of the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine (RSDM).

The Certified Dental Assistant will perform chairside and deskside duties within the Prosthodontics Postgraduate Program clinic. The Certified Dental Assistant will also assist during examination and treatment of patients and dispense dental materials and instruments. Additionally, the Certified Dental Assistant will be responsible for clerical tasks, sterilization duties, and other miscellaneous functions to support the program. On an as-needed basis, the Certified Dental Assistant will also serve as the dispensary clerk.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

Takes, develop and mount 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.
Prepare clinical kits for students.
Prepare unit for provider and patient.

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 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

Full Time

Working Hours

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

Must be certified as a Dental Assistant ( DANB-CDA).
Must possess a valid radiological technology license issued by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.
Must possess a valid CPR card.

Certifications/Licenses

Must be certified as a Dental Assistant (DANB-CDA).
Must possess a valid radiological technology license issued by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.
Must possess a valid CPR card.

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 prosthodontic clinic.
Moderate noise.

Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number

25ST0456

Posting Open Date

02/27/2025

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus

Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus

Newark (RBHS)

City

Newark

State

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

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. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement