Dental Hygenist FT UCHC Northern Region

Position Details Position Information Recruitment/Posting Title Dental Hygenist FT UCHC Northern Region Job Category Staff & Executive - Allied Health - Dental Hygiene Department UCHC-Ph-Edna Mahan Corr Facility 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 1,000 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 Jersey's 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 67,000 students and 22,000 faculty and staff learn, work, and serve the public at Rutgers locations across New Jersey and around the world. Posting Summary Rutgers University Correctional Health Care is seeking a Dental Hygenist for the Northern Region locations based from Northern State Prison located in Newark, New Jersey. The Dental Hygenist will clean teeth and examine oral areas, head, and neck for signs of oral disease; may educate patients on oral hygiene, take and develop X-rays, or apply fluoride or sealants; and interrelate and work effectively with inmates, other members of the dental staff, medical and nursing staff, correctional staff at all levels, administrative and support staff.Duties include: Cleans calcareous deposits, accretions, and stains from teeth and beneath margins of gums, using dental instruments. Feels and visually examines gums for sores and signs of disease. Charts conditions of decay and disease for diagnosis and treatment by dentist. Feels lymph nodes under patient's chin to detect swelling or tenderness that could indicate presence of oral cancer. Apply fluorides and other cavity preventing agents to arrest dental decay. Examines gums, using probes, to locate periodontal recessed gums and signs of gum disease. Exposes and develops x-ray film. Position Status Full Time Hours Per Week 40 Daily Work Shift Day Work Arrangement This position requires a full onsite work arrangement. FLSA Nonexempt Grade 275 Position Salary Annual Minimum Salary 78416.00 Annual Mid Range Salary 79456.00 Annual Maximum Salary 81848.00 Standard Hours 40.00 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 Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Graduate of an accredited school for Dental Hygiene with a New Jersey License One (1) year experience as a Clinical Dental Hygienist. Must also be certified in CPR . Valid driver's license is required and possesses own vehicle or alternative means of transportation from one site to another. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree License for Expanded Duties Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment Special Conditions Must be approved by the Department of Corrections ( DOC ) and adhere to all DOC requirements Posting Details Posting Number 24ST2423 Posting Open Date Special Instructions to Applicants Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) Home Location Campus Off Campus City Newark State NJ Location Details Pre-employment Screenings All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings. 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