Dental Assistant

UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Location Lincoln, NE

Requisition Number:

Department COD-Lincoln Clinic Administration

Business Unit College of Dentistry

Reg-Temp Full-Time Regular

Work Schedule Remote/Telecommuting

Remote/Telecommuting No remote/telecommuting opportunity

LOCATED IN LINCOLN , NE
To perform chairside assistance in all dental treatment procedures in the assigned department of the College of Dentistry or as assigned by Supervisor.

Working Title Dental Assistant (Located in Lincoln, NE)

Salary Grade HC12H

Appointment Type C2 - REG OFF/SERV HRLY

Salary Range $18.413 - $27.644/hourly

Job Requisition Begin Date 08/20/2026

Application Review Date 09/14/2026

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

Education:

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

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

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:

Required Computer Applications:
Not Applicable

Required Other Computer Applications:

Required Additional

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Preferred Education:

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:

Preferred License:
No

If yes, what is the preferred licensure/certification?:

Preferred Computer Applications:

Preferred Computer Applications:
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook

Preferred Other Computer Applications:

Preferred Additional

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work independently
• Infection Control
• Teamwork skills
• Ability to problem solve and prioritize duties

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 certificate 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

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