Dental Assistant - Journey - Lumberton

East Carolina University; Lumberton (NC); On-site; USD 37,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

East Carolina University in Lumberton, NC is hiring a Dental Assistant – Journey to support dentists, residents, and dental students at the School of Dental Medicine Community Service Learning Center.

The role provides clinical support, dental assisting, patient care, infection control, and records management, with a standard 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. schedule, Monday through Friday.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and completion of an accredited dental assisting program.
• CPR certificate and Radiology certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists with dental procedures, patient care, X-rays, and monitoring (75%).
• Maintains equipment, sterilization, inventory, compliance, and patient records (15%).
• Coordinates referrals and communicates with healthcare and business personnel (5%).
• Participates in the education of dental students and residents (5%).

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; completion of accredited dental assisting program

Job description

Dental Assistant – Journey – Lumberton

Job ID: 002169

Classified as 14201 Dental Assistant, 2 – Journey, Full Time, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday, Lumberton, NC. Recruitment range: $37,440 – $49,312. Anticipated hiring range: $37,440 – $40,196. Salary grade: MH04.

Position Details

• Job Title: Dental Assistant - Journey - Lumberton
• Position Number: 002169
• Vacancy Open to: All Candidates
• Time-Limited: No
• Department Homepage: https://dental.ecu.edu/
• Advertising Department: DENTAL MEDICINE, SCHOOL OF
• Division: Academic Affairs
• Classification Title: 14201 Dental Assistant
• Competency Level: 2 - Journey
• Working Title: Dental Assistant - Journey - Lumberton
• Number of Vacancies: 1
• Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0
• Full Time or Part Time: Full Time
• Recruitment Range: $37,440 - $49,312
• Anticipated Hiring Range: $37,440 - $40,196
• Salary Grade Equivalency: MH04
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday
• Work Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Position Location (City): Lumberton
• Job Category: Staff

Be a Pirate!

East Carolina University (ECU) is consistently ranked among the nation's top public universities for its commitment to research, innovation, social mobility, and public service. Classified as a R1 institution by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education, ECU is among the top 5% of research universities in the United States, an elite designation reflecting the highest levels of research activity, funding, and doctoral output.

Founded in 1907, ECU is a public, four-year university located in Greenville, N.C., which is widely regarded as the cultural, educational, economic, and medical hub of eastern North Carolina. Through education, research, healthcare, community engagement, athletics, cultural enrichment, and service, ECU enhances the quality of life for its students, the state and communities around the world. It is a great place to work, teach, and learn.

ECU's commitment to impactful scholarship is further demonstrated through its repeated Carnegie Community Engagement Classification (2010, 2015, 2024), as well as its 2024 designation as a Carnegie Leadership for Public Purpose institution. These distinctions recognize the university's leadership in translating research into meaningful community partnerships and measurable societal benefits.

The university supports its workforce through a wide range of professional development opportunities designed to foster career growth and skill advancement. Eligible employees also benefit from a comprehensive benefits package that promotes a healthy work-life balance.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

Academic Affairs, led by the Provost and Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, comprises the university's colleges, schools and libraries, along with other academic support and administrative units. Academic Affairs works collaboratively to strengthen ECU's culture of academic excellence in line with our mission to be a national model for student success, public service and regional transformation.

The School of Dental Medicine's mission is to educate dental care providers (both dental students and residents) and to address the oral health care needs in rural populations of North Carolina. The school meets these missions by operating dental clinics that provide both educational experiences for the dental students and residents and provides dental care to the residents of North Carolina.

Community Service Learning Centers are educational clinics across North Carolina that expand access to oral health care in rural communities. The CSLC's are staffed with faculty, residents, students, dental hygienists, dental assistants and business staff. Fourth-year dental students complete clinical rotations at the centers, gaining experience with various patient populations and complex dental needs. Through education and service, the centers support student learning, improve access to care, and advance oral health outcomes statewide.

Primary Purpose of Position

The purpose of this position is to provide clinical support to the dentist, dental residents, and dental students in the in the School of Dental Medicine Community Service Learning Center in Lumberton, NC. Reporting to the Business Manager, this position provides comprehensive dental assisting, patient care, infection control, equipment management, records maintenance, referrals, and administrative support.

• Assists with dental procedures, patient care, X-rays, and monitoring (75%)
• Maintains equipment, sterilization, inventory, compliance, and patient records (15%)
• Coordinates referrals and communicates with healthcare and business personnel (5%)
• Participates in the education of dental students and residents (5%)

Minimum Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

High school diploma or equivalency and completion of an accredited dental assisting program; or equivalent combination of training and experience.

License or Certification required by statute or regulation

None

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

CPR certificate, Radiology certified

License or Certification required by the Department

None

Job Dates and Availability

Job Open Date: 10/06/2026. Job Close Date: 10/13/2026. Open Until Filled: No.

Alternate Option

If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications.

Non-Discrimination Statement

East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care for our employees. ECU prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or disability.

Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at [phone] (Voice/TTY) or [e-mail].

Eligibility for Employment

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. If highest degree earned is from an institution outside of the U.S. and its territories, final candidates are required to have their degree validated as equivalent to the degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S.