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Rutgers University • Full-time • Newark, New Jersey, United States • $25 / hour • 6d 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 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

25.590

Mid Range Salary

26.090

Maximum Salary

26.870

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

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

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

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Are you currently a certified Dental Assistant through the Dental Assisting National Board?

Do you currently hold Radiology Licensure?

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume/CV

Certifications/Licenses

Certifications/Licenses (2)

Optional Documents

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