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Uasys; North Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Arkansas Pulaski Technical College is seeking a Clerical position within the Dental Assisting department in North Little Rock. The role involves assisting faculty and students in clinical and lab settings, preparing materials, and maintaining sterilization of instruments.

The ideal candidate is a CODA-graduated dental assistant with an associate degree, licensed as a Registered Dental Assistant in Arkansas, and willing to obtain national certification within one year.

Qualifications

• CODA-accredited program graduate with an associate degree is required.
• Registered Dental Assistant with Arkansas State Board and national certification within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Set up and clean up materials and instruments for lab procedures.
• Ensure instruments are sterilized and ready for clinical use.
• Assist faculty and students in radiography and dental procedures.

Skills

Dental materials

Temporary crowns

Radiography

Sealants

Crown preparation

Fluoride varnish

Patient education

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Sterilization tools

Operatory setup

Job description

Closing Date:

10/31/2026

Type of Position:

Clerical

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:

Regular

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas Pulaski Technical College

University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College at North Little Rock is an integral part of the Arkansas Technical and Community College System maintained by the State of Arkansas. The college is governed by the University of Arkansas System Board of Trustees and a seven-member Board of Visitors and derives its support largely from student tuition and fees and legislative appropriations. UA - Pulaski Tech, a comprehensive two-year college, offers associate degree and certificate programs for students who plan to transfer to four-year colleges and universities and/or for career preparation and advancement. Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at [phone].

Department:

Dental Assisting

Summary of Job Duties:

This position is to assist faculty members and students in the clinical and laboratory areas. This person would be responsible for setting up and cleaning up materials and instruments that are needed for various lab procedures, making sure that instruments are sterilized and ready to be used in the clinical setting and helping maintain the clinical and laboratory areas. Skills necessary to assist faculty and students would be: manipulation and usage of dental materials, making and trimming temporary crowns, assist with various tray set ups and instruments, assist in all aspects of radiography. Also included would be assisting with competencies for: amalgam and composite procedures, sealant placement, crown preparation, identifying the dental unit components and how they work, applying fluoride varnish, patient education, hand washing, prophylaxis and fluoride treatment to name a few.

Qualifications:

Must be a graduate of a CODA, Commission on Dental Accreditation, approved college, have a minimum of an associate degree, be a Registered Dental Assistant with the State Board of Dental Examiners of Arkansas and willing to attain national certification within one year.

Salary Information:

$21.00 hourly

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume, Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)

Recruitment Contact Information:

Human Resources [e-mail]

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College is committed to providing a safe campus community. Title IX protects the college community from sexual harassment in a school's education programs and activities. This means that Title IX protects the college community in connection with all academic, educational, extracurricular, athletic, and other programs of the school, whether those programs take place in a school's facilities, in college transportation, at a class or training program sponsored by the school at another location, or elsewhere.

We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Benefits Eligible:

No