Surgical Dental Assistant - Oral Surgery Clinic
About The Position
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. 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. We value diverse 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. Enjoy support for your personal growth within the organization, from those just starting their healthcare careers to those who are years down the path. Be part of something extraordinary at Nebraska Medicine! 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.
Requirements
- 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).
Nice To Haves
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Provide quality care to patients under supervision of an Oral Surgeon/Resident
- Promote efficient operation of the procedural based clinic
- Provide surgical assistance to practitioners and support staff
Benefits
- Up to $5,000/year in tuition assistance
- 35% discount at Clarkson College
- Career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
