Dental Assistant FT (Days) Uchc Central Region

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title Dental Assistant FT (Days) UCHC Central Region Job Category Staff & Executive

• Allied Health

• Dental Assisting Department UCHC-Ph-Grdn St Yth Corr Facility Overview

University Correctional Health Care (UCHC), operating within Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is dedicated to excellence in providing physical, mental health, dental and sex offender treatment services to those involved in the criminal justice systems in New Jersey. UCHC operates with a total budget of $150 million and approximately 1,000 staff.

We are committed to being a leader in the delivery of effective, compassionate and accessible care informed by research within correctional environments.

We Care. We Teach. We Heal. We Improve.

Posting Summary

Rutgers University Correctional Health Care is seeking a Full Time Dental Assistant for the Central Region facilities based at Garden State Youth Correctional Facility in Yardville, NJ and supporting locations in Trenton and Wrightstown, NJ. The Dental Assistant will assist the Dentist during the examination and treatment of patients. Perform certain inter-oral tasks in response to specific instructions from and under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist. Interrelate and work effectively with inmates, other members of the dental staff, medical and nursing staff, correctional staff at all levels, administrative and support staff.

Among the duties for the position:

Clinical

1.Prepares operatory with appropriate instruments and material for the patients scheduled to be seen.

2.Provides chair-side assistance during treatment recognizing the dentist's need for instruments, material, retraction or

suction.

3.Mixes and fabricates restorative materials.

4.Sterilizes instruments and disinfects operatory between patients.

5.Develops and mounts routine radiographs.

6.Assists in exposing intro-oral and extra-oral radiographs.

7.Maintains and cleans x-ray unit, film processor, autoclave, wet tank and dental unit in accordance with specifications.

8.Performs laboratory procedures such as mixing impression material for dentures and assist in the clinical procedures of prostatic dentistry.

9.Assists with infection control, general cleanliness and sterile conditions for the dental unit.

Administrative

1.Orders and keeps inventory of supplies to maintain established levels.

2.Controls and manages the dental sharps and instrument inventory.

3.Assists in maintaining dental charts, dental findings, maintains confidentiality of the dental record and schedule patients

for dental appointments.

4.Collects requested data for dental clinic reports.

Position Status Full Time Hours Per Week 40 Daily Work Shift Day Work Arrangement

This position requires a full onsite work arrangement.

FLSA Nonexempt Grade 1650 Position Salary Annual Minimum Salary 22.400 Annual Mid Range Salary 22.900 Annual Maximum Salary 23.590 Standard Hours 40.00 Union Description Teamsters, Local 97 Payroll Designation PeopleSoft Benefits

Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.

Rutgers also offers a benefit program to eligible full-time postdoctoral fellow students. For details, please go to https://finance.rutgers.edu/healthcare-risk/insurance/postdoctoral-health-insurance.

Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment Staff

• 12 month Position Pension Eligibility PERS

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Graduate from an accredited Dental Assisting Program.

• Certification as a Dental Assistant in the State of New Jersey.

• Valid Dental Radiology Technology License issued by the NJ Department of Environmental Protection.

• Must be certified in CPR.

• Computer literacy

• Valid driver's license is required. Possesses own vehicle or alternative means of transportation from one site to another.

Preferred Qualifications Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment Special Conditions

Must be approved by the Department of Corrections (DOC) and adhere to all DOC requirements.

Posting Details

Posting Number 23ST3434 Posting Open Date Special Instructions to Applicants Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) Home Location Campus Off Campus City Trenton State NJ Location Details

Central Region Facilities, based in Yardville, NJ and supporting New Jersey State Prison, located in Trenton, NJ and Midstate Correctional Facility located in Wrightstown, NJ

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.

Affirmative Action/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 value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. 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 a graduate from an accredited Dental Assisting Program

• yes

• no

• Do you have a certification as a Dental Assistant in the State of New Jersey?

• Yes

• No

• Do you have a valid Dental Radiology Technology License issued by the NJ Department of Environmental Protection?

• Yes

• No

• Are you currently CPR Certified?

• yes

• no

• Do you currently possess a valid drivers license?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Certifications/Licenses
• CPR Certification

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application