Dental Assistant Registered

Job Title: Dental Assistant Registered

Location: Newark Beth Israel Medical Ctr

Department Name: Dental Department

Req #: 0000201282

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $22.00 - $28.00 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:

Assists the dentists of the Department of Dentistry by performing clinical and organizational tasks as described in the NJ Administrative Codes

Qualification

Required:

Three to five years dental experience preferred, good organizational and communication skills required. Prior experience of digital radiology needed. Knowledge of medical/dental terminology and billing preferred.
Licensure: NJ Dental Xray License mandatory. NJ RDA when hired or within 1 year of hire date. If not, employee will be terminated. All NBIMC Dental Assistants are expected to be NJ Registered Dental Assistants and maintain their RDA registration with the State of NJ in order to maintain employment. Failure to maintain RDA certification and/or NJ Dental Xray license is grounds for termination. Educational benefits are available only once per employee for the RDA certification course. Dental Assistants who were beyond their probationary period prior to November 10, 1995 and who were not RDA certified are exempt from this requirement.
NBIMC personnel designation of Level I Dental Assistant:
• A Dental Assistant who is not NJ RDA certified
• Payroll of a Level I Dental Assistant is lower than that of a Level II Dental Assistant.
• Promotion to Level II is automatic upon presentation of NJ State RDA Registration
NBIMC personnel designation of Level II Dental Assistant:
• A Dental Assistant who is NJ RDA certified
There is no ""Certification payroll bonus"" for RDA's since they are compensated at a higher rate.

Preferred:

Certifications and Licenses Required (if applicable):

• N/A

Scheduling Requirements (non-exempt positions):

• Full-Time
• Day
• 37.5

Essential Functions:

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

Assure that a doctor-signed chart note has been made for each visit before the chart is returned to reception desk including documentation of 2 forms of patient identification and surgical time out for surgeries.

Assure that patient's required forms, e.g. health history, consent, a written entry on B.P., pulse, etc. are completed. the DA is responsible to take and record these vital signs.

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.

Competency Standards: H0154 - NJAC 13:30-2.3 & 2.6 DA (Not an RDA) H0975 - NJAC 13:30-2.3 & 2.6 – NJ State RDA

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

Must be able to accept direction from the dentist with whom she is working at chairside. If more than one chair is to be covered, she is to keep alert to the needs of each dentist.

Take diagnostic quality xrays and have full ability and knowledge of all xray procedures

Benefits and Perks:

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

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & 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