Posting Summary
Rutgers The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Dental Assistant for the Adult Medical Services department within University Correctional Health Care ( UCHC ). The Dental Assistant will assist the Dentist during the examination and treatment of patients. Performs certain inter-oral tasks in response to specific instructions from and under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist. Interrelates and works effectively with inmates other members of the dental staff medical and nursing staff correctional staff at all levels administrative and support staff. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Prepares operatory with appropriate instruments and material for the patients scheduled to be seen. Provides chair-side assistance during treatment recognizing the dentists need for instruments material retraction or suction. Mixes and fabricates restorative materials. Sterilizes instruments and disinfects operatory between patients. Develops and mounts routine radiographs. Assists in exposing intro-oral and extra-oral radiographs. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Overview
University Correctional Health Care ( UCHC ) operating within Rutgers The State University of New Jersey is dedicated to excellence in providing physical mental health dental and sex offender treatment services to those involved in the criminal justice systems in New Jersey. UCHC operates with a total budget of $150 million and approximately 1000 staff. We are committed to being a leader in the delivery of effective compassionate and accessible care informed by research within correctional environments. We Care. We Teach. We Heal. We Improve. Rutgers The State University of New Jersey is a leading national research university and the state of New Jerseys preeminent comprehensive public institution of higher education. Established in 1766 and celebrating a milestone 250th anniversary in 2016 the university is the eighth oldest higher education institution in the United States. More than 67000 students and 22000 faculty and staff learn work and serve the public at Rutgers locations across New Jersey and around the world.