University of Nebraska Medical Center

Dental Assistant
Job Description

Job Summary:

Dental Assistant position in UNMC Pediatric Dentistry, under general supervision, to assist House Officers and faculty in daily patient treatment and all related responsibilities and functions.

Additional Info

About Us:

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University of Nebraska Strategic Plan “Odyssey to Extraordinary” https://nebraska.edu/strategic-plan

Get to know Nebraska https://nebraska.edu/get-to-know-nebraska

University of Nebraska Medical Center Campus https://www.unmc.edu/aboutus/index.html and https://www.unmc.edu/aboutus/facts.html

University of Nebraska Faculty & Staff Benefits https://nebraska.edu/faculty-and-staff

Required Qualifications:

  • Minimum of six months post high school education/experience related to Dentistry
  • Certification as a dental assistant or ability to obtain a dental assistant certificate within one year of hire date
  • Microsoft Excel,Microsoft Word

Will consider a minimum of six months post high school education/experience related to Dentistry

 

  • Demonstrate professionalism
  • Strong customer and interpersonal service skills
  • Demonstrate organizational and time management skills
  • Ability to work closely with others and a variety of personality types
  • Must be dependable
  • Excellent communication skills (verbal/written)



Preferred Qualifications:

  • Graduation from an accredited dental assisting program
  • Eaglesoft Dental Software

  • Certification to take radiographs
  • Certification for extended duties (e.g. coronal polishing)

 

Compliance Requirements:

  • Physical Exam
  • Drug Screen
  • Background Check 
  • Child & Adult Sexual Abuse Registry Request and Check
  • Education Credentials Check 
  • Immunizations
Information at a Glance
Req Id:  1338
Campus Label:  University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC)
Org Unit:  COD-Growth and Development UNMC
Job Location:  Children's Main Campus - Omaha, NE 68198, Omaha, NE 68198, UNMC College of Dentistry - Omaha,NE 68198
Application Review Date:  10/14/25
Open Until Filled:  Yes
Advertised Salary:  $17.404 - $26.106/hourly
Job Type:  Full-Time
Worksite Eligibility:  On-site
Benefits Eligible:  Yes
For questions or accommodations related to this position contact:  jobs@unmc.edu
Special Instructions to Applicant:  NA

The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment.

 

Posting Start Date:  10/9/25