Dental Assistant Uchc Emcfw

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title Dental Assistant UCHC EMCFW Job Category Staff & Executive

• Healthcare Department UCHC-Ph-Edna Mahan 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 and juvenile justice systems in New Jersey. UCHC operates with a total budget of $150 million and approximately 1,100 staff serving roughly 20,500 inmates in twelve adult correctional facilities, 400 residents in fourteen JJC locations, and 1,000 individuals in ten state parole board offices.

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, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Dental Assistant for the Adult Medical Services department within University Correctional Health Care (UCHC). The Dental Assistant will assist the Dentist during the examination and treatment of patients. Performs certain inter-oral tasks in response to specific instructions from and under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist. Interrelates and works effectively with inmates, other members of the dental staff, medical and nursing staff, correctional staff at all levels, administrative and support staff.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• 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 intro-oral and extra-oral radiographs.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Position Status Full Time Hours Per Week Daily Work Shift Day 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

• Graduate from an accredited Dental Assisting Program.

Certifications/Licenses

• 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.

• Valid driver's license is required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Preferred Qualifications Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Lifting and pulling up to 50 pounds.

• A generally crisis oriented, secure environment working with adults, some who exhibit aggressive, threatening and assaultive behaviors.

• May be exposed to infections and contagious diseases.

• Entering and movement within the facility will be controlled by Correctional Officers.

• Possibility of cuts, burns, bruises, strains.

Special Conditions

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

• Employees will be subject to and must comply with all security regulations and procedures of NJ Department of Corrections and the assigned facility(ies) including, but not limited to sign in logs or electronic time clocks, searches of person and property, etc.

• Violations of NJ Department of Corrections and/or being banned by the Department of Corrections to work at a NJ Department of Corrections' facility are grounds for a disciplinary action and potential termination.

Posting Details

Posting Number 23ST1648 Posting Open Date Special Instructions to Applicants Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) Home Location Campus Off Campus City Clinton State NJ 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.

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 certification as a Dental Assistant in the State of New Jersey?

• Yes

• No

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

• Yes

• No

• Are you certified in CPR?

• Yes

• No

• Do you hold a valid driver's license?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Certifications/Licenses
• CPR Certification

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application