Lead Dental Assistant

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, Newark

Mar 27, 2025

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Lead Dental Assistant
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Allied Health - Dental Assisting
Department	RSDM-Clinical affairs
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 a Lead Dental Assistant within the Clinical Affairs Department at the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine ( RSDM). Under the direction of the Program Coordinator, the Lead Dental Assistant assists in the day-to-day clinic operations of the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine dispensaries, special events and ICD Programs. The Lead Dental Assistant also handles assigned projects and ensures that all needed supplies and equipment are available for clinical operations. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Dispenses supplies and equipment to dental students at dispensary window in a smooth and timely fashion. Conducts daily swab testing of dental units for pre and post-doctoral programs. Works with supervisor to oversee smooth flow of special events, ICD Programs, freshman and sophomore rotation and Mock Exams. Informs Program Coordinator when chemical waste pick-up is needed. Ensures proper coverage of auxiliary staff, when staff calls out sick, providing lunch and late coverage.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift	Day
Work Arrangement	This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.
FLSA	Nonexempt
Grade	186
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	42551.60
Annual Mid Range Salary	43461.60
Annual Maximum Salary	44772.00
Standard Hours	35.00
Union Description	Teamsters 97
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	PERS

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Satisfactory completion of a formal dental assisting program in an ADA approved program. Licensed as a Certified Dental Assistant in the State of New Jersey. Must possess a valid Dental Radiographic Technology license issued by the NJ Department of Environmental Protection. Must have two (2) years prior experience as a Dental Assistant. Certification in CPR.
Certifications/Licenses	Licensed as a Certified Dental Assistant in the State of New Jersey. Must possess a valid Dental Radiographic Technology license issued by the NJ Department of Environmental Protection. Certification in CPR.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Preferred Qualifications	Prior experience as a lead dental assistant, office/center coordinator is preferred.
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment	PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Standing, sitting, walking, talking, or hearing. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Clinic operations. Moderate noise.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	25ST0644
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Newark (RBHS)
City	Newark
State	NJ
Location Details

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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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