Dental Assistant

Job Title: Dental Assistant

Location: Main Hospital - New Brunswick

Department Name: Dental Clinic

Req #: 0000242557

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $22.11 - $26.53 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

The Dental Assistant performs 4-handed dental assisting procedures including set-up, breakdown, maintenance and sterilization of dental instruments and equipment. Takes inventory in all patient rooms, identifies shortages of supplies, and reports the shortages to leadership. Maintains log book and takes responsibility for cases to be sent to outside dental labs. Works closely with leadership, Dentists, and patients to ensure high quality patient care.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High School Diploma required.

• NJ Dental Radiography License required

• Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA) required.

• Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)/Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) strongly preferred.

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in 4-handed dental assisting in a private practice or hospital setting required.

Essential Functions:

• Chairside assisting, instrument passing, retraction, suctioning, and maintaining clear field of vision for the dentist. This includes laboratory procedures. Assist in operating room when necessary.

• Keeps dental units, cabinets and carts appropriately supplied clean, neat, orderly as described in the policy manual, performing routine unit maintenance and reports all equipment repair needs to the supervisor.

• Assure instrument sterilization and organization within the Dental Dept as well as through Central Supply.

• Take inventory and request medical supplies and materials, as needed

• Exhibits Customer Service skills with adherence to core values and mission statement of Hospital:
  Environment of Care:
  Demonstrates the awareness of safety, security, life safety, preparedness and utility and equipment management policies competencies;
  Adheres to Standard Precautions
  Adheres to Safety and Infection
  Control policies
  Attends mandatory in-services
  Demonstrates awareness of security, life safety, emergency
  Preparedness and utility and equipment management policies and procedures
  Helps maintain a safe and clean patient/work environment
  Follows incident reporting procedures

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees' physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance

• Dental and Vision Insurance

• Retirement Plans

• Short and Long Term Disability

• Life and Accidental Death Insurance

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Wellness Programs

• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)

• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey-whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer