University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Hiring for Dental Assistant at Chapel Hill, NC Full Time

ASOD Pediatric Dentistry-435100

Career Area:

Health Professional (Physician/Nurse/Other)

Is this an internal only recruitment?:

No

Posting Open Date :

09/18/2023

Application Deadline:

10/11/2023

Position Type:

Permanent Staff (SHRA)

Position Title:

Dental Assistant – Advanced

Salary Grade Equivalent:

GN07

Working Title:

Dental Assistant

Position Number:

00057509; 00057683

Vacancy ID:

P018163

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

Full-Time Permanent

Hours per week:

40

Work Schedule:

Monday – Friday; 8:00am – 5:00pm

Work Location:

Chapel Hill, NC

Position Location:

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range:

$37,715 – $41,906

Pay Band Information:

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

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:

The UNC Adams School of Dentistry Division of Pediatric and Public Health provides oral health care for individuals from infancy through adolescence, and promotes the prevention of oral disease. The Pediatric Dentistry discipline is committed to the treatment of children, adolescents and special needs patients while balancing teaching, scholarship, patient care, research and professional service activities.

Position Summary:

PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY IS HIRING FOR 2 DENTAL ASSISTANTS (00057509 & 00057683). BY APPLYING TO THIS POSTING YOU WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR BOTH POSITIONS.

The Dental Assistant is expected to perform all required duties to assist in the provision of dental care to patients of Pediatric and Public Health. These duties include assisting pediatric dental residents, faculty, and DDS students in providing oral health care to patients; preparing the necessary equipment and supplies for the dental care in the Adams School of Dentistry (graduate clinic and Dental Faculty Practice) and UNC Hospitals (Dental Clinic and operating room). Additionally, the Dental Assistant will be responsible for cleaning and stocking assigned operatory and patient care areas. This position will greet and prepare patients for the planned dental procedure and escort patients to various areas. This dental assistant will prepare and assign individual clinical schedule daily for the Graduate and DDS clinics, and Dental Faculty Practice within the Adams School of Dentistry.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

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

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

Basic knowledge of dental materials, instruments and dental radiology.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

Prior experience in Pediatric Dentistry/Family Dentistry/Orthodontics. Experience as a dental assistant in North Carolina and fluency in Spanish a plus. DA II trained or equivalent. Knowledge and skills related to disease prevention, dental treatment, and restorative procedures is preferred.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:

Not Applicable.

Position/Schedule Requirements:

Clinic – UNCH or ACC, Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens, Exposure to Hazardous Materials, Patient care involved