Surgical Dental Assistant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinic

Nebraska Medicine; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance up to $5,000/year

Clarkson College 35% discount

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Nebraska Medicine is seeking a Surgical Dental Assistant for the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinic in Omaha, NE. You will assist the Oral Surgeon and staff, support clinic operations, and help provide high-quality patient care in a busy setting.

This full-time, first-shift role offers educational benefits including tuition assistance and discounts with Clarkson College, with opportunities for professional growth through continued education.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ with high school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of accredited Dental Assistant Program or 1 year chairside exp plus CDA within 14 months.
• Completion of radiography coursework/credits required; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality patient care under supervision of Oral Surgeon/Resident.
• Promote efficient operation of the clinic and assist in procedures.
• Support staff and ensure patient comfort throughout visits.

Skills

Effective verbal & written comms

Multitasking

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate of an accredited Dental Assistant Program

Tools

Radiography coursework/credits

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)

Position Highlights:

Nebraska Medicine is now taking applications for a talented individual to join us as a Surgical Dental Assistant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinic . This role will be great for someone that has a passion for Oral care and great customer service for our patients we serve.

** Updated Resume Required For Consideration**

Shift Details:

• Full-Time (1.0 FTE / 80 hours per pay period) / Benefits Eligible
• Monday - Friday / First Shift / 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
• Location: Village Pointe Cancer Center, Omaha NE

Why Work with Nebraska Medicine?

• Together. Extraordinary. Join a team that values your skills, delivering exceptional care through collaboration.
• Leading Health Network Work with the region's top academic health network, partnering with UNMC to transform lives through education, research, and patient care.
• Diversity and Inclusion We value diverse backgrounds and experiences, reflecting the communities we serve.
• Educational Support Enjoy up to $5,000/year in tuition assistance, a 35% discount at Clarkson College, and career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs.

Be part of something extraordinary with Nebraska Medicine!

Surgical Dental Assistant Description:

Provide quality care to patients under supervision of an Oral Surgeon/Resident, promote efficient operation of the procedural based clinic, and provide surgical assistance to practitioners and support staff.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 18 years of age required.
• High school education or equivalent required.
• 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 required.
• Completion of radiography course/credits required.
• Effective verbal and written skills required.
• Ability to accomplish multiple tasks and prioritize activities required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) upon completion of unit orientation certification required, must be from an American Heart Association (AHA) endorsed program (effective for new hires starting January 1, 2023 or later).

Preferred Qualifications:

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

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.