Dental Assistant (Located in Lincoln, NE)

PeopleAdmin, Inc.; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

UNMC located in Lincoln, NE seeks a Dental Assistant to perform chairside assistance in all dental treatment procedures within the College of Dentistry. The role requires relevant coursework or training and may require certification within one year of hire.

Six months of dentistry-related education/experience is considered. Candidates should have basic computer skills (Word/Outlook) and a willingness to obtain required licensure if necessary.

Qualifications

• Required Education: Relevant coursework/specialized training or equivalent.
• 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.

Skills

Dental knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Education

Relevant coursework/training

Graduate of accredited dental assisting program

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Dental Assistant (Located in Lincoln, NE)

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

Location

Location Lincoln, NE

Requisition Number:

Requisition Number: Staff_14711

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.

Working Title Dental Assistant (Located in Lincoln, NE)

Job Title

Salary Grade

Salary Grade HC12H

Appointment Type

Appointment Type C2 - REG OFF/SERV HRLY

Salary Range

Salary Range $18.413 - $27.644/hourly

Job Requisition Begin Date

Job Requisition Begin Date 04/30/2026

Application Review Date

Application Review Date 05/11/2026

Review Date Information:

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

Required Other Computer Applications:

Required Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

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 Experience:

Preferred License:

Preferred License: No

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

Preferred Computer Applications:

Preferred Computer Applications: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook

Preferred Other Computer Applications:

Preferred Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

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 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
• * 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.