Dental Assistant (Located in Lincoln, NE)

GENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION

Vaccination Requirement	The University of Nebraska Medicine Center (UNMC) requires COVID-19 vaccinations for all students, staff, and faculty. All employees must be fully vaccinated unless they have requested and been approved for an exemption based on a recognized medical reason, a sincerely held religious belief, or a pre-approved, 100% remote work agreement. Fully vaccinated means having received one dose of a single dose COVID-19 vaccine (Johnson & Johnson) or both doses of a two-dose COVID-19 vaccination series (Moderna and Pfizer). As a prospective and/or a new employee at UNMC, you will be/are required to comply with the UNMC’s vaccination protocol. Non-faculty new hires, rehires and transfers will have five (5) days from the date of hire to provide proof of partial or full vaccination or to request a medical or religious exemption. Non-faculty new hires, rehires and transfers with proof of partial vaccination may have up to thirty-five (35) days from the hire date to be in full compliance with this policy. Non-faculty new hires, rehires and transfers who receive a denial of a request for medical or religious exemption will be given five (5) business days from exemption denial notification date to provide proof of compliance with this policy. Non-faculty new hires, rehires and transfers with no approved exemption who fail to comply with this policy will be separated.
EEO Statement:	UNMC is an Affirmative Action Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Location	Lincoln, NE
Requisition Number:	Staff_11727
Department	COD-University Dental Associates 50000744
Business Unit	College of Dentistry
Reg-Temp	Full-Time Regular
Work Schedule	Mon - Fri, TBD
Remote/Telecommuting	No remote/telecommute opportunity
Position Summary	LOCATED IN LINCOLN, NE Chairside dental assisting, instrument sterilization, and operatory breakdown/setup. Inventory and ordering of dental supplies.
Position Details	Additional Information
Posting Category	Healthcare
Working Title	Dental Assistant (Located in Lincoln, NE)
Job Title	Dental Assistant
Salary Grade	HC12H
Appointment Type	C2 - REG OFF/SERV HRLY
Salary Range	$19.000 - $24.808/hourly
Job Requisition Begin Date	04/27/2023
Application Review Date	05/05/2023
Review Date Information:	Initial application review will begin on the date provided in the field above. Applications received prior to this review date will be considered. Applications received after the review date may be considered.

Required and Preferred Qualifications

Required Education:	Relevant coursework/specialized training or equivalent
If any degree major/training is required, please specify the type. (NOTE: Concentration and minors are not equivalent to a major)	Will consider a minimum of six months post high school education/experience related to Dentistry.
Required Experience	Less than 1 year
If any experience is required, please specify what kind of experience:	Will consider a minimum of six months post high school education/experience related to Dentistry.
Required License	Yes
If yes, what is the required licensure/certification?	Certification as a dental assistant or ability to obtain a dental assistant certificate within one year of hire date.
Required Computer Applications:	Not Applicable
Required Other Computer Applications:
Required Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:	Dental Terminology
Preferred Education:	Relevant coursework/specialized training
If any degree/training is preferred, please specify the type:	Graduation from an accredited dental assisting program.
Preferred Experience:
Preferred License:	No
If yes, what is the preferred licensure/certification?:
Preferred Computer Applications:	Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook
Preferred Other Computer Applications:	dental software applications
Preferred Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:	Ability to work independently
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EEO Statement

The University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work and learning environment free from discrimination and harassment. UNMC is dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected and included. UNMC 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. UNMC complies with all local, state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination, including Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex.

Requisition Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* This position is located in LINCOLN, NE - Will you accept employment in Lincoln?
- Yes
- No
* Do you have a minimum of six months post high school education / experience related to Dentistry?
- Yes
- No
* If you do have a minimum of six months post high school education / experience related to Dentistry, please elaborate (if No, indicate NA).
(Open Ended Question)
* Are you certified as a dental assistant or do you have the ability to obtain a dental assistant certification within one year of hire date?
- Yes
- No
* How did you hear about this position?
- Careerlink
- Employee Referral
- HERC
- Indeed
- Job Fair
- Lincoln Journal Star
- Linkedin
- Omaha World Herald
- UNMC Job Site
- Facebook
- NEWorks
- Handshake
- Other
* If Other, please specify the source. Otherwise, indicate NA.
(Open Ended Question)
* Within the past 6 months, have you been affected by a reduction in force or grant funding expiration with the University of Nebraska Medical Center?
- Yes
- No