University of Nebraska Medical Center

Dental Assistant
Job Description

Job Summary:

Dental Assistant position in UNMC Advance Education General Dentistry (AEGD), under general supervision, to assist House Officers and faculty in daily patient treatment and all related responsibilities and functions.

Additional Info

About Us:

To learn more about the University of Nebraska, visit the sites below.

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

 

  • 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

 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Graduation from an accredited dental assisting program
  • Microsoft Outlook

 

  • 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:  1339
Campus Name:  University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC)
Org Unit:  COD-Growth and Development UNMC
Job Location:  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:  10/21/25