Dental Assistant - Advanced

Posting Information

Department: ASOD Endodontics-436510

Career Area:
Health Professional (Physician/Nurse/Other)

Is this an internal only recruitment? No

Posting Open Date: 02/06/2026

Final date to receive applications: 03/02/2026

Position Type:
Permanent Staff (SHRA)

Position Title:

Dental Assistant - Advanced

Salary Grade Equivalent: MH05 / GN07

Working Title:

Dental Assistant Supervisor

Position Number:

Vacancy : P020783

Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited:
Full-Time Permanent

Hours per week: 40

Work Schedule:

Monday – Friday; 8am – 5pm

Work Location:

CHAPEL HILL, NC

Position Location:

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range: $45,258 - $55,315

Pay Band Information:
To learn more about the pay band for this branch and role, please see the Career Banding rates spreadsheet.

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world‑class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.

One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC –Chapel Hill offers full‑time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

The UNC Adams School of Dentistry Department of Periodontology, Endodontics, and Dental Hygiene houses several disciplines including Periodontology, Dental Hygiene, and Endodontics. The Endodontics discipline is committed to advancing oral health through therapies focused on preserving the natural dentition. The Operative discipline focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of defects of the teeth that do not require full coverage restorations for correction.

Dental Assistant Supervisor position will supervise, hire, plan, organize and monitor the work of the other Dental Assistants in two of four graduate clinics, assist clinical faculty in training dental, dental auxiliary, and graduate specialty students in clinical practice as well as providing dental assisting as needed in support of the unit. This includes Dental Assistant scheduling, monitoring/implementing clinic policies and procedures, operatory and surgical tray preparation, sterilization of instruments and maintaining asepsis, exposing and processing radiographs, seating and interacting with patients, collecting and recording patient data, taking intraoral photographs, and providing chairside assistance to graduate students as well as faculty.

This position supervises ordering, stocking and inventory management of clinical supplies.

A sign‑on bonus of $2,000 is available for the successful applicant for this position paid in two installments within 12 months of hire. Amounts: $1,000 within 30 days of hire date and $1,000 12 months after hire date.

High school diploma or equivalency and completion of an accredited dental assisting program; or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Preference for experience working in a team environment, with periodontal patients and/or supporting surgical procedures.

Prefer at least one year of lead/supervisory experience.

None listed.

None listed.

Not Applicable.

Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens, Exposure to Hazardous Materials, Patient care involved.

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