Expanded Duty Dental Assistant

Rutgers University • Newark, NJ

53d • $28 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

Rutgers School of Dental Medicine (RSDM) is seeking a Expanded Duty Dental Assistant for the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

The Expanded Duty Dental Assistant will assist dentists and residents with dental procedures and patient treatment, provides assistance during general anesthesia, cosmetic surgical procedures and implant dentistry procedures and carries out the variety of general office receptionist assignments, including front desk and data entry.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited Dental Assisting program.
• Certification as a Dental Assistant (CDA), Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) both through the Dental Assisting National Board.
• Possess a valid Dental Radiographic Technology License issued by the State of New Jersey, Department of Environmental Protection.
• Must be computer literate.

Nice To Haves

• Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Anesthesia Assistant certification preferred.
• Experience with additional software products utilized by the department preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identifies and pull selected equipment, instruments and supplies needed for oral maxillofacial surgical procedures.
• Prepares and sets up work area and operatory for the scheduled procedure including turnovers, cleaning, restocking, inventory and ordering of supplies and instruments on a regular basis. Assists in gowning and gloving surgeons.
• Escorts patients from waiting area to operatory and prepare patient for procedure like draping, positioning, witnessing patient consent and organizing instrumentation prior to procedure.
• Checks and records vital signs on the charts (e.g., pulse, blood pressure, temperature, respiration and weight) prior to procedure.
• Prepares implant for insertion and I.V. Cases.
• Protects airways during anesthesia by suctioning and proper positioning of head and chin.
• Prepares implants for insertion.
• Assists resident/student cases.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees