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Surgical Dental Assistant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinic

Nebraska Medicine logoNebraska MedicineOmaha, NEFull timePosted 1d ago
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About the job

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.

Shift

First Shift (United States of America)

Surgical Dental Assistant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinic - Full-time

Position Highlights

Nebraska Medicine is now taking applications for a talented individual to join us as a Surgical Dental Assistant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinic . This role will be great for someone that has a passion for Oral care and great customer service for our patients we serve.

Updated Resume Required For Consideration

Shift Details

  • Full-Time (1.0 FTE / 80 hours per pay period) / Benefits Eligible
  • Monday - Friday / First Shift / 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Location: Village Pointe Cancer Center, Omaha NE

If you have questions about applying for this Surgical Dental Assistant role you can contact our TA Partner, Rohit Shinde at rshinde@nebraskamed.com

Why Work with Nebraska Medicine?

  • Together. Extraordinary. Join a team that values your skills, delivering exceptional care through collaboration.
  • Leading Health Network Work with the region’s top academic health network, partnering with UNMC to transform lives through education, research, and patient care.
  • Diversity and Inclusion We value diverse backgrounds and experiences, reflecting the communities we serve.
  • Educational Support Enjoy up to $5,000/year in tuition assistance, a 35% discount at Clarkson College, and career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs.

Be part of something extraordinary with Nebraska Medicine!

Surgical Dental Assistant Description

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.

Required Qualifications

  • 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).

Preferred Qualifications

  • 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.

Nebraska Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and protected veterans’ status.

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