Surgical Dental Assistant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinic

Nebraska Medicine; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Nebraska Medicine in Omaha, NE is seeking a Surgical Dental Assistant for the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinic. This full-time role supports the Oral Surgeon/Resident with patient care and surgical assistance in a fast-paced clinic.

Highlights include a first shift, Monday–Friday, competitive benefits, and opportunities for growth within Nebraska Medicine's renowned health network.

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 18.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited Dental Assistant Program or CDA within 14 months.
• Radiography coursework/credits required.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize.
• BLS certification from an AHA program.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality patient care under supervision of an Oral Surgeon/Resident.
• Promote efficient operation of a procedural clinic.
• Assist surgeons and support staff during procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal & written communication

Multitasking

Team collaboration

BLS certification

Prior dental office experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate of accredited Dental Assistant Program

Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) within 14 months

Radiography certification

Job description

Surgical Dental Assistant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery ClinicIf you are a current Nebraska Medicine employee, you will need to submit an application on the internal careers site. You will need to log into your Workday account via the Nebraska Medicine intranet or the Workday app.# Careers## Surgical Dental Assistant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery ClinicApply: Omaha, NE: Full time: Posted Yesterday: REQ-39794**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)**Surgical Dental Assistant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinic - Full-time** **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 If you have questions about applying for this **Surgical Dental Assistant** role you can contact our TA Partner, Rohit Shinde at [e-mail] **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.