Dental Assistant - UNL Health Center

Shift Details

• Full Time, days

Why Work at Nebraska Medicine?

• Join a team that values your skills, delivering exceptional care through collaboration.
• Work with the region’s top academic health network, partnering with UNMC to transform lives through education, research, and patient care.
• Dignity and Respect: We value all backgrounds and experiences, reflecting the communities we serve.
• Enjoy up to $5,000/year in tuition assistance, a 35% discount at Clarkson College, and career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs.
• Support for your personal growth within the organization, from those just starting their healthcare careers to those who are years down the path.

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) certification upon completion of unit orientation 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.