Dental Assistant - Reception and Treatment Center

State of Nebraska; Lincoln (NE); Sur place; USD 66 125 000 - 74 390 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

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

Résumé du poste

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.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Dental radiography

Chair-side support

Sanitation

Patient prep

Formation

CODA-accredited dental assisting program

Outils

X-ray equipment

Dental laboratory

Description du poste

The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: Correctional Services - Agency 46 Location: Lincoln, NE Hiring Rate: $20.450 Job Posting: JR2026-00025977 Dental Assistant - Reception and Treatment Center (Open) Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):

Hiring rate is $20.450/hour with an additional $3.00/hour facility differential for hours worked.

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays
• Vacation and sick leave (24 days your first year, accruing immediately)
• Military leave
• 156% state-matched retirement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• 79% employer paid health insurance plans
• Dental and vision insurance plans
• Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) eligible through the Federal government
• Wide variety and availability of career advancement
• Meaningful public service -- service with a purpose!
• Numerous training and development opportunities

Job Description

Performs skilled responsible work assisting dentists in examining and rendering dental and oral care and surgery to patients in a correctional institution. Incumbents are required to exercise independent judgment. Work will include the operation of various types of dental and lab equipment. Advice and assistance are available from the Dentist when unusual or difficult matters arise. Work is generally reviewed by the Dentist through observation of work. For information about the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) visit www.corrections.nebraska.gov. For more information about this position, call 402-471-2654. For Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations, please contact Megan Jones at [e-mail].

Duties

• Prepares and situates patients in dental chair.
• Prepares dental instruments and materials necessary for treatment of patients.
• May expose, develop and mount dental x-rays.
• Provides chair-side dental assistance with all types of patient treatment.
• Maintains sanitation of instruments and facility.
• Assists dentist with oral surgery which may require assisting with general anesthesia.
• Assists in laboratory procedures.
• Responsible for the operation and maintenance of a small dental laboratory.

Requirements/Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: To legally operate dental x-ray equipment and perform dental radiographic procedures in Nebraska, a dental assistant must meet the requirements shows below: Successfully complete a two-day course approved by the Nebraska Board of Dentistry and the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Regulation and Licensure, OR pass the national DANB Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) exam, OR successfully complete a dental assisting course from a CODA-accredited technical school or community college, which provides training in dental radiography as part of its curriculum. To perform coronal polishing procedures under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist in the state of Nebraska, a dental assistant must: Graduate from a CODA-accredited dental assisting program which includes a coronal polishing course, OR complete one year (1500 hours minimum) of clinical work experience as a dental assistant and a Nebraska Board-approved course in polishing procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

Registration as a Certified Dental Assistant or high school education plus two years experience as a dental assistant.

Other

Will complete four to eight weeks of on-the-job training. Must pass background security check. Applicants accepting a job offer must pass the pre-employment medical examination and a drug test. Once at the Staff Training Academy, must successfully complete the fully paid Nebraska Department of Correctional Services pre-service training program.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics. We are seeking talented individuals to join our team in careers that make a difference in the lives of Nebraskans.

Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

State Government is one of the largest and most diverse employers in Nebraska. Whether it's helping a vulnerable child, advancing public health, making highways safer, or preserving our natural resources, the work we do matters!