Dental Assistant - UNL Health Center

Nebraska Medicine; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Nebraska Medicine is seeking a Full-Time Dental Assistant in Oklahoma. The successful candidate will provide quality care to patients, assist practitioners, and support staff in the clinic. Key qualifications include being at least 18 years old, having a high school education or equivalent, and graduating from an accredited Dental Assistant Program or having relevant chair-side experience.

Candidates should possess effective communication skills and be able to manage multiple tasks efficiently. A Basic Life Support (BLS) certification will be required. Join Nebraska Medicine, where every colleague plays a vital role in upholding the promise of serious medicine.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 18 years of age.
• Graduate of an accredited Dental Assistant Program or equivalent experience.
• Completion of radiography course/credits.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality care to patients under supervision.
• Promote efficient operation of the clinic.
• Assist practitioners and support staff.

Skills

Effective verbal and written skills

Ability to accomplish multiple tasks

Customer service skills

Education

High school education or equivalent

Graduate of an accredited Dental Assistant Program

Job description

Serious Medicine is what we do. Being extraordinary is who we are. Every colleague plays a key role in upholding this promise to our patients and their families.

Shift

First Shift (United States of America). Full Time, days.

Responsibilities

Provide quality care to patients under supervision, promote efficient operation of the clinic, and provide assistance to practitioners and support staff.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 18 years of age.
• High school education or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited Dental Assistant Program or minimum of one year experience chair side and the ability to obtain Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) within 14 months of transfer or hire date.
• Completion of radiography course/credits.
• Effective verbal and written skills.
• Ability to accomplish multiple tasks and prioritize activities.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon completion of unit orientation from an American Heart Association (AHA) endorsed program.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Dental Assistant Program.
• Experience in dental related office.
• Dental assistant certification.
• Prior experience with customer service skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Nebraska Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, and protected veterans’ status.