Posting Summary
Rutgers University Correctional Health Care is seeking a Dental Assistant to work at the Northern State Prison located in Newark New Jersey. The Dental Assistant assists the Dentist during the examination and treatment of patients by performing certain inter-oral tasks under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist. 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 intra-oral and extra-oral radiographs; maintains and cleans x-ray unit film processor autoclave wet tank and dental unit. Orders and keeps inventory of supplies to maintain established levels. Assists in maintaining dental charts dental findings maintains confidentiality of the dental records and schedules patients for dental appointments. Collects requested data for dental clinic reports.
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.