Dental Assistant

University Of Nebraska Medical Center; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, NE, is seeking a Dental Assistant to support Pediatric Dentistry under general supervision. You will assist House Officers and faculty in daily patient treatment and related responsibilities, ensuring smooth clinical flow and patient care.

Initial review starts with the posted date; relevant education and six months of dentistry-related experience are considered. Certification within a year is preferred; remote work is not available.

Qualifications

• Minimum six months post high school education/experience related to Dentistry.
• Certification as a dental assistant or ability to obtain within one year of hire date.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Assist House Officers and faculty in daily patient treatment and related duties.
• Maintain patient records and support clinical operations under supervision.

Skills

Professionalism

Customer service

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Relevant coursework or training in dentistry

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Eaglesoft Dental Software

Job description

UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Location

Location Omaha, NE

Requisition Number:

Requisition Number: Staff_14363

Department

Department COD-Growth and Development 50000753

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

Dental Assistant position in UNMC Pediatric Dentistry, under general supervision, to assist House Officers and faculty in daily patient treatment and all related responsibilities and functions.

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: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word

Required Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Demonstrate professionalism.
Strong customer and interpersonal service skills.
Demonstrate organizational and time management skills.
Ability to work closely with others and a variety of personality types.
Must be dependable.

Preferred Education:

Preferred Education: Relevant coursework/specialized training

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

Graduation from an accredited dental assisting program.

Preferred License:

Preferred License: Yes

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

Certification to take radiographs.
Certification for extended duties (e.g. coronal polishing).

Preferred Other Computer Applications:

Preferred Other Computer Applications: Eaglesoft Dental Software

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