Dental Assistant - Journey - Brunswick Co.
Inside Higher Ed, Greenville, NC, United States
Organizational Unit Overview
The School of Dental Medicine is composed of ten administrative offices and four academic departments. The administrative units include the Offices of the Dean, Vice Dean, Associate Dean for Student Affairs, Associate Dean for Research, Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs, Associate Dean for Extramural Clinical Practices, Assistant Dean for Dental Education and Informatics, Assistant Dean for Educational Support and Faculty Development, Assistant Dean for Academic Success and the Assistant Dean for Business Operations and Financial Affairs. The four academic departments are Surgical Sciences, Pediatric Dentistry, Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, General Dentistry and Foundational Sciences.
Position Overview
Position Number: 002629
Employment Type: Part Time
Location: Boliva, NC
Job Duties
The purpose of this position is to provide clinical support to the dentist, dental residents and dental students in the School of Dental Medicine clinics and Community Service Learning Centers. Responsibilities include assisting 4‑handed dentistry, patient preparation and flow, accessing patient information and charts, monitoring patient blood pressure and sedation, participating in dental exams and procedures, following OSHA standards for hand washing, masking, gloving and disposal of contaminants, monitoring patients during treatment, performing dental x‑rays as ordered by the dentist, and transporting patients as needed.
Minimum Education and Experience
High school diploma or equivalency and completion of an accredited dental assisting program; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
License or Certification Required
None.
Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education
CPR certificate, Radiology certified.
Additional Instructions to Applicant
Please ensure your full range of knowledge, skills, abilities, experience and education are listed on your application. Do not write ‘see resume’ on your application when completing the job duties section.
If you answer the questions at the end of the application, please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities and experiences to support your answers.
Failure to answer the questions at the end of the application will not preclude your application from being considered but may result in your application not receiving full consideration of your knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis.
Benefits
Employment in this position provides eligibility to participate in the UNC Optional Retirement Program (ORP), which offers matching employer contributions and employee control of investment choices, as well as eligibility to participate in various Voluntary Supplemental Retirement Plans (401(k), 403(b), 457). The position also offers multiple voluntary options for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance as well as various supplemental plans including Critical Illness, Flexible Spending Accounts, Cancer, and Disability. (Note that the position is not eligible for the NC Teachers’ and State Employees’ Retirement System (TSERS).)
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The School of Dental Medicine is composed of ten administrative offices and four academic departments. The administrative units include the Offices of the Dean, Vice Dean, Associate Dean for Student Affairs, Associate Dean for Research, Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs, Associate Dean for Extramural Clinical Practices, Assistant Dean for Dental Education and Informatics, Assistant Dean for Educational Support and Faculty Development, Assistant Dean for Academic Success and the Assistant Dean for Business Operations and Financial Affairs. The four academic departments are Surgical Sciences, Pediatric Dentistry, Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, General Dentistry and Foundational Sciences.
Position Overview
Position Number: 002629
Employment Type: Part Time
Location: Boliva, NC
Job Duties
The purpose of this position is to provide clinical support to the dentist, dental residents and dental students in the School of Dental Medicine clinics and Community Service Learning Centers. Responsibilities include assisting 4‑handed dentistry, patient preparation and flow, accessing patient information and charts, monitoring patient blood pressure and sedation, participating in dental exams and procedures, following OSHA standards for hand washing, masking, gloving and disposal of contaminants, monitoring patients during treatment, performing dental x‑rays as ordered by the dentist, and transporting patients as needed.
Minimum Education and Experience
High school diploma or equivalency and completion of an accredited dental assisting program; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
License or Certification Required
None.
Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education
CPR certificate, Radiology certified.
Additional Instructions to Applicant
Please ensure your full range of knowledge, skills, abilities, experience and education are listed on your application. Do not write ‘see resume’ on your application when completing the job duties section.
If you answer the questions at the end of the application, please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities and experiences to support your answers.
Failure to answer the questions at the end of the application will not preclude your application from being considered but may result in your application not receiving full consideration of your knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis.
Benefits
Employment in this position provides eligibility to participate in the UNC Optional Retirement Program (ORP), which offers matching employer contributions and employee control of investment choices, as well as eligibility to participate in various Voluntary Supplemental Retirement Plans (401(k), 403(b), 457). The position also offers multiple voluntary options for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance as well as various supplemental plans including Critical Illness, Flexible Spending Accounts, Cancer, and Disability. (Note that the position is not eligible for the NC Teachers’ and State Employees’ Retirement System (TSERS).)
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