Dental Assistant FT (Multiple Vacancies)-Uchc Northern State Prison

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title Dental Assistant FT (Multiple Vacancies)-UCHC Northern State Prison Job Category Staff & Executive

• Allied Health

• Dental Assisting Department UCHC-Ph-Northern State Prison 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.

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the state of New Jersey's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. Established in 1766 and celebrating a milestone 250th anniversary in 2016, the university is the eighth oldest higher education institution in the United States. More than 67,000 students and 22,000 faculty and staff learn, work, and serve the public at Rutgers locations across New Jersey and around the world.

Posting Summary

Rutgers University Correctional Health Care is seeking a Dental Assistant to work at the Northern State Prison located in Newark, New Jersey. The Dental Assistant assists the Dentist during the examination and treatment of patients by performing certain inter-oral tasks under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist.

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

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

• Mixes and fabricates restorative materials; sterilizes instruments and disinfects operatory between patients.

• Develops and mounts routine radiographs; assists in exposing intra-oral and extra-oral radiographs; maintains and cleans x-ray unit, film processor, autoclave, wet tank and dental unit.

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

• Assists in maintaining dental charts, dental findings, maintains confidentiality of the dental records and schedules patients for dental appointments.

• 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.

Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment Staff

• 12 month Position Pension Eligibility PERS

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• 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.

Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must be certified in CPR.

• Computer literacy.

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 24ST1225 Posting Open Date Special Instructions to Applicants Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) Home Location Campus Off Campus City Newark State NJ Location Details

Northern State Prison, located in Newark, 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 (*).

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

• Yes

• No

• Are you currently CPR Certified?

• yes

• no

• Do you have a valid Dental Radiologic Technology License issued by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Certifications/Licenses
• CPR Certification

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application