Dental Assistant - Reception and Treatment Center

State of Nebraska; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Vacation/sick leave

Military leave

Retirement benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance

Health insurance

Dental/vision insurance

Life insurance

PSLF eligible

Training & development

Job summary

State of Nebraska in Lincoln, NE is seeking a Dental Assistant to provide reception and treatment center support, assisting dentists and operating dental equipment. The position involves chair-side support, radiography, sterilization, and lab work within a correctional setting.

Includes substantial benefits such as holidays, leave, retirement, tuition reimbursement, health/dental insurance, life insurance, PSLF eligibility, and extensive training opportunities, with a competitive hourly rate and

Qualifications

• Must meet Nebraska radiography requirements to operate dental x-ray equipment.
• DANB CDA exam or CODA-accredited program completion required.
• Coronal polishing training included in CODA-accredited program or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and situates patients in dental chair.
• Prepares dental instruments and materials for treatment.
• May expose, develop and mount dental x-rays.
• Provides chair-side dental assistance for all patient treatments.
• Maintains sanitation of instruments and facility.
• Assists dentist with oral surgery, including general anesthesia if needed.
• Assists in laboratory procedures and operates a small dental lab.

Education

Two-day Nebraska Board of Dentistry/Nebraska DHHS Regulation and Licensure approved course

DANB CDA exam

CODA-accredited dental assisting program with coronal polishing or equivalent

Job description

Job Posting

JR2026-00025977 Dental Assistant - Reception and Treatment Center (Open)

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency

Correctional Services - Agency 46

Location

Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate

$20.450

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

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Job Description

• 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

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.

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Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

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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.