Expanded Duty Dental Assistant

Rutgers University

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United States, New Jersey, Newark

Jun 27, 2025

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Expanded Duty Dental Assistant
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Allied Health - Dental Assisting
Department	RSDM-Oral Surgery
Overview	New Jersey's academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences ( RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University-New Brunswick and collaborating university wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research. Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers. Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state-at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, including Piscataway; and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newark's University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates. Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking an Expanded Duty Dental Assistant within the Oral Surgery Department at the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine ( RSDM). In this role, the Expanded Duty Dental Assistant will assist dentists and residents with dental procedures and patient treatment. The Expanded Duty Dental Assistant will also provide assistance during general anesthesia, cosmetic surgical procedures and implant dentistry procedures. Additionally, the Expanded Duty Dental Assistant will carry out a variety of general office receptionist assignments, including front desk and data entry. Among the key duties of this position are the following: 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.
FLSA	Nonexempt
Grade	182
Salary Details
Minimum Salary	26.600
Mid Range Salary	27.100
Maximum Salary	27.910
Offer Information	The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes: 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 Life insurance coverage Employee discounts programs For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Position Status	Full Time
Working Hours (per week)
Standard Hours	35.00
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement	This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.
Union Description	Teamsters 97
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	PERS

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	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.
Certifications/Licenses	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.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Must be computer literate.
Preferred Qualifications	Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Anesthesia Assistant certification preferred. Experience with additional software products utilized by the department is preferred.
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment	PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Position requires standing 2/3 of the time, walking to 2/3 of the time, requires sitting 1/3 of the time, use of hands to finger, handle or feel over 2/3 of the time, reach with hands and arms, 1/3 of the time, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl 1/3 of the time, talk or hear over 2/3 of the time. Must be able to lift patients, heavy boxes weighing up to forty (40) pounds, instrument sets weighing up to twenty (20) pounds; must be able to lift surgical supplies above the head. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Clinic and office operations, moderate noise.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	25ST1429
Posting Open Date	06/27/2025
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Newark (RBHS)
City	Newark
State	NJ
Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

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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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