Dental Assistant - Military Veterans

Position Summary:

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Dental Assistant within the Office of Clinical Affairs- Extramural Clinics at the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine ( RSDM ).

The Dental Assistant will be responsible for the daily routine operation of a site for the Extramural Clinics. Specifically, this individual will assist dentist during the examination and treatment of patients and assist dental hygienist, if needed. In addition, the Dental Assistant will perform both chairside and desk-side duties. Furthermore, the Dental Assistant will handle administrative, sterilizing, and miscellaneous tasks, including but not limited to inventory, supply ordering, equipment maintenance, laboratory duties, and radiation badge maintenance. This individual will also cover as a dental assistant as needed within the Extramural Clinics.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Prepares room for each patient, which includes setting up instruments and supplies.
• Run H2O through lines and hand pieces after every patient, as per ADA recommendations.
• Seats patients, adjust chairs & light, drape patients with protective covers.
• Takes and records vital signs on each patient at each appointment and update medical history. Get doctors signatures/initials on these.
• Pass instruments to doctor during examination and treatment of patients.

• Graduation from an accredited Dental Assisting Program.
• Certification as a Dental Assistant (CDA) in the State of New Jersey.
• Valid Dental Radiologic Technology License issued by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.
• CPR Certification.

• Standing, sitting, walking, talking or hearing required. No special vision requirements. Must be able to lift or exert force up to 10 pounds.
• General dental office environment. No significant exposure to noise levels.