Dental Assistant

PeopleAdmin, Inc.; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

LOCATED IN LINCOLN, NE, University of Nebraska Medical Center is seeking a dental assistant to perform chairside duties within the College of Dentistry. The role supports dental procedures, patient care, and instrument sterilization under supervision.

Candidates should have six months post-high school education/experience related to dentistry and must be able to obtain a dental assistant certificate within one year. High school education is acceptable with relevant training.

Qualifications

• Will consider a minimum of six months post high school education/experience related to Dentistry.
• Certification as a dental assistant or ability to obtain a dental assistant certificate within one year of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Perform chairside assistance in all dental treatment procedures in the assigned department of the College of Dentistry or as assigned by Supervisor.
• Support clinicians with patient preparation, instrument handling, and maintaining sterile technique.

Skills

Chairside assistance

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Relevant coursework/specialized training or equivalent

Graduation from accredited dental assistant program

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Job description

Location

Location Lincoln, NE

Requisition Number:

Requisition Number: Staff_14246

Department

Department COD-Lincoln Clinic Administration 50000737

Business Unit

Business Unit College of Dentistry

Reg-Temp

Reg-Temp Full-Time Regular

Work Schedule

Remote/Telecommuting

Remote/Telecommuting No remote/telecommuting opportunity

Position Summary

LOCATED IN LINCOLN , NE
To perform chairside assistance in all dental treatment procedures in the assigned department of the College of Dentistry or as assigned by Supervisor.

Initial application review will begin on the date provided in the field above. Applications received prior to this review date will be considered. Applications received after the review date may be considered.

Required and Preferred Qualifications

Required Education:

Required Education: Relevant coursework/specialized training or equivalent

If any degree major/training is required, please specify the type. (NOTE: Concentration and minors are not equivalent to a major)

Will consider a minimum of six months post high school education/experience related to Dentistry.

Required Experience

Required Experience Less than 1 year

If any experience is required, please specify what kind of experience:

Will consider a minimum of six months post high school education/experience related to Dentistry.

Required License

Required License Yes

If yes, what is the required licensure/certification?

Certification as a dental assistant or ability to obtain a dental assistant certificate within one year of hire date.

Required Computer Applications:

Required Computer Applications: Not Applicable

Preferred Education:

Preferred Education: Relevant coursework/specialized training or equivalent

If any degree/training is preferred, please specify the type:

Graduation from an accredited dental assistant program

Preferred License:

Preferred License: No

If yes, what is the preferred licensure/certification?:

Preferred Computer Applications:

Preferred Computer Applications: Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word

Preferred Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to work independently
Infection Control
Teamwork skills
Ability to problem solve and prioritize duties

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * This position is located in Lincoln, NE - Will you accept employment in Lincoln?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a high school education or equivalent?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a minimum of six months post high school education/experience related to Dentistry?
  • Yes
  • No
• * If you do have a minimum of six months post high school education/experience related to Dentistry, please elaborate (if No, indicate NA).

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Are you certified as a dental assistant or do you have the ability to obtain a dental assistant certification within one year of hire date?
  • Yes
  • No
• * How did you hear about this position?
  • Careerlink
  • Employee Referral
  • HERC
  • Indeed
  • Job Fair
  • Lincoln Journal Star
  • Linkedin
  • Omaha World Herald
  • UNMC Job Site
  • Facebook
  • NEWorks
  • Handshake
  • Other
• * If Other, please specify the source. Otherwise, indicate NA.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Within the past 6 months, have you been affected by a reduction in force or grant funding expiration with the University of Nebraska Medical Center?
  • Yes
  • No

Individuals who need accommodation during the online application or interview process may contact 402-559-4070 or [e-mail] to request an accommodation.

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