Dental Assistant: Public Service & Career Growth

State of Nebraska; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 66,125,000 - 74,390,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Military leave

State retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Life insurance

PSLF eligibility

Career advancement

Training programs

Job summary

State of Nebraska in Lincoln seeks a Dental Assistant to provide chair-side support, prepare patients and instruments, and assist dentists with treatments and procedures. The role requires radiographic certification and adherence to safety and sanitation standards within a correctional healthcare setting.

This position offers on-site work at the Lincoln facility, with comprehensive benefits and ongoing training opportunities as part of the Corrections Services program.

Qualifications

• Must legally operate dental X-ray equipment and perform radiographic procedures in Nebraska.
• Graduate from a CODA-accredited dental assisting program, including coronal polishing, or one year of clinical work with polishing course.
• Pass background check and pre-employment medical exam.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and position patients in the dental chair.
• Prepare instruments and materials for treatment.
• Assist dentist with all patient treatments and anesthesia as needed.
• Maintain instrument and facility sanitation.

Skills

Dental radiography

Chair-side support

Sanitation

Patient prep

Education

CODA-accredited dental assisting program

Tools

X-ray equipment

Dental laboratory

Job description

State of Nebraska in Lincoln seeks a Dental Assistant to provide chair-side support, prepare patients and instruments, and assist dentists with treatments and procedures. The role requires radiographic certification and adherence to safety and sanitation standards within a correctional healthcare setting.

This position offers on-site work at the Lincoln facility, with comprehensive benefits and ongoing training opportunities as part of the Corrections Services program.