Dental Assistant Specialist (Located in Lincoln, NE)

University of Nebraska Medical Center; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

UNMC in Lincoln, NE is hiring a Dental Assistant Specialist to perform specialized administrative and dental assisting duties for a designated clinical department. This role requires a DANB certification or the ability to obtain it within one year of hire and involves four-handed dental assisting alongside strong front-office tasks.

Proficiency with SAP and Microsoft Outlook is required, with preferred experience in Microsoft Excel and Word.

Qualifications

• High School education or equivalent required.
• DANB Certified Dental Assistant or ability to become certified within one year of hire date.
• Three years post high school education related to Dentistry and/or related experience encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Perform specialized administrative and dental assisting duties for a designated clinical department.
• Located in Lincoln, NE and support four-handed dentistry workflows.
• Operate SAP and Outlook for scheduling, records, and patient communication.

Skills

SAP

Microsoft Outlook

Four-handed dental assisting

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Three years post high school education related to Dentistry

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Dental Assistant Specialist (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

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 specialized administrative and dental assisting duties for a designated clinical department.

Working Title

Working Title Dental Assistant Specialist (Located in Lincoln, NE)

Job Title

Job Title Health Care Associate (Para)

Salary Grade

Salary Grade HC14H

Appointment Type

Appointment Type C2 - REG OFF/SERV HRLY

Salary Range

Salary Range $22.115 - $33.173/hourly

Required Education

Required Education: High School education 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 three years post high school education related to Dentistry and/or related experience combined)

Required Experience

Required Experience 3 years

If any experience is required, please specify what kind of experience:

Dental assisting experience.
(Will consider three years post high school education related to Dentistry and/or related experience combined)

Required License

Required License Yes

If yes, what is the required licensure/certification?

DANB Certified Dental Assistant or ability to become certified within one year of hire date.

Required Computer Applications

Required Computer Applications: SAP, Microsoft Outlook

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of General Dentistry.
Ability to make decisions and work independently without direct supervision.
Four-handed dental assisting skills.
Good customer service skills.

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 Experience Dental assistant experience in Adult Restorative Dentistry..

Preferred License

Preferred License: No

Preferred Computer Applications

Preferred Computer Applications: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word

Preferred Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to work well with others
Supervisory experience

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Recruitment Questions

• * This position is located in Lincoln, NE - Will you accept employment in Lincoln?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a high school education or equivalent?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have dental assisting experience?
  • Yes
  • No
• * If you do have dental assisting experience, please elaborate (If No, please indicate NA).

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Are you DANB Certified Dental Assistant or able to become certified within one year of hire date?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you proficient in SAP and Microsoft Outlook?
  • Yes
  • No
• * How did you hear about this position?
  • Careerlink
  • Employee Referral
  • HERC
  • Indeed
  • Job Fair
  • Lincoln Journal Star
  • Linkedin
  • Omaha World Herald
  • UNMC Job Site
  • Facebook
  • NEWorks
  • Handshake
  • Other
• * 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.