Dental Assistant FT UCHC NSP (multiple vacancies)

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title

Dental Assistant FT UCHC NSP (multiple vacancies)

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

165

Position Salary

Annual Minimum Salary

46592.00

Annual Mid Range Salary

47632.00

Annual Maximum Salary

49067.20

Standard Hours

40.00

Union Description

Teamsters 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
? Must be certified in CPR.
? Valid driver?s license is required. Possesses own vehicle or alternative means of transportation from one site to another.
? Computer literacy.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

JOB REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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, a
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.

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

25ST0622

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.

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