"Dental Assistant III"

Position Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Dental Assistant III within the Pediatric Dentistry Department at the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine (RSDM). Under the direction of the Clinical Supervisor, the Dental Assistant III will support the department by providing clinical assistance for the Department of Pediatric Dentistry / Special Care Treatment Center.

Key Duties:

• Serves as a Dental Assistant to assist Faculty and Postgraduate Students with patient care, set up and stock units daily to avoid delays in patient care.
• Reports equipment malfunction or breakdown to Clinical Supervisor.
• Transports instruments to/from sterilization in accordance with the RSDM Infection Control policy and protocol.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by adhering to RSDM infection control policy and departmental protocol.
• Assists with the ordering of supplies as needed.
• Ensures patients are seen in a timely and efficient manner, and maintains patient confidentiality.

Minimum Education and Experience:

Current CPR Certification required. No prior Dental Assistant experience is required.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Standing, sitting, walking, bending and talking or hearing. No special vision requirements. Transport instruments to and from sterilization. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Clinic operation. Moderate noise.