Dental Assistant - Journey - Sylva

Position Details

Job Title: Dental Assistant – Journey – Sylva
Position Number: 001995
Vacancies: 2
Full Time Equivalent: 1.0 (Full Time, M‑F 8‑5)
Recruitment Range: $37,440 – $49,312
Location: Sylva, NC
Department: School of Dental Medicine, East Carolina University

• Assist 4‑handed dentistry as directed by dental students, residents, and faculty dentists.
• Prepare patients and manage patient flow throughout the session.
• Access and chart patient information per staff instructions.
• Monitor patients’ blood pressure and sedation status as needed.
• Participate in dental exams and procedures.
• Follow OSHA standards for hand washing, masking, gloving, and disposal of contaminants.
• Monitor patients during treatment and address any concerns.
• Perform dental X‑rays as ordered by the dentist.
• Transport patients to and from treatment rooms as required.

• High‑school diploma or equivalency and completion of an accredited dental assisting program, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Preferred: CPR certification and radiology certification.

• Eligibility for the UNC Optional Retirement Program (ORP) with matching contributions.
• Access to 401(k), 403(b), and 457 voluntary supplemental retirement plans.
• Multiple voluntary insurance options: medical, dental, vision, life, critical illness, flexible spending, cancer, and disability plans.
• Participation in the School of Dental Medicine volunteer support programs.

East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of inclusive care for our employees. ECU prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on the protected categories listed below. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or disability.

Protected Categories: race, ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, veteran status.

Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at (252) 737‑1018 (Voice/TTY) or ADA‑Coordinator.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex‑offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E‑Verify pursuant to federal law.