Posting Information
Posting Information
Department | ASOD Dental Faculty Practice-438000 |
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Career Area | Health Professional (Physician/Nurse/Other) |
Is this an internal only recruitment? | No |
Posting Open Date | 03/23/2023 |
Application Deadline | 04/03/2023 |
Position Type | Permanent Staff (SHRA) |
Position Title | Dental Assistant - Advanced |
Salary Grade Equivalent | GN07 |
Working Title | Dental Assistant Supervisor |
Position Number | 00005523 |
Vacancy ID | P017127 |
Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited | Full-Time Permanent |
If time-limited, estimated duration of appointment | |
Hours per week | 40 |
Work Schedule | Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm |
Work Location | Chapel Hill, NC |
Position Location | North Carolina, US |
Hiring Range | $37,715 - $46,472 |
Pay Band Information | To learn more about the pay band for this branch and role, please see the Career Banding rates spreadsheet . |
Position Summary Information
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit | The UNC Adams School of Dentistry Dental Faculty Practice provides general and specialty dental and maxillofacial treatment with faculty from various clinical departments and groups (i.e. general dentistry, orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, oral surgery, dental implants, oral medicine, orofacial pain, periodontics, prosthodontics, pathology, radiology, special care, and endodontics). The clinical team consists of caring and competent clinical assistants, hygienists, administrative and financial personnel. An advantage to patients is that they can see multiple dental specialists as part of the same practice; these specialists are clinicians, educators and researchers that are committed to providing the highest quality of care for their patients. |
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Position Summary | A SIGN-ON BONUS OF $2,000 IS AVAILABLE FOR THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT FOR THIS POSITION PAID IN 2 INSTALLMENTS WITHIN 12 MONTHS OF HIRE. $1,000 WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE DATE AND $1,000 12 MONTHS AFTER HIRE DATE. The Dental Assistant Supervisor will supervise, hire, plan, organize, and monitor the work of the other Dental Assistants in the UNC Adams School of Dentistry Dental Faculty Practice, in addition to providing dental and surgical assisting duties to the Dental Faculty Practice. This includes specialty areas such as Periodontology, Prosthodontics, Endodontics, Operative, and General Dentistry. Tasks include DA scheduling, monitoring/implementing clinic policies and procedures, preparing the clinic, order/obtain necessary supplies, materials and equipment for the Dental Faculty Practice, setting up trays using sterile techniques, assisting with a variety of restorative and surgical procedures, assisting with obtaining informed consent, and obtaining and documenting pre- and post-op vitals. The DA Supervisor will be responsible for preparing patients for their procedure and subsequently reviewing post-op instructions, assisting patient and families as needed, and restocking the inventories in the rooms in a prescribed manner. This position will assist clinical faculty in training dental, dental auxiliary, and graduate specialty students in clinical practice as well as providing dental assisting as needed in support of the Dental Faculty Practice. This includes restorative and surgical tray preparation, sterilization of instruments and maintaining asepsis, exposing and processing radiographs, seating and interacting with patients, collecting and recording patient data, taking intraoral photographs, and providing chairside assistance to faculty. |
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 | The successful candidate must be able to exercise tact and diplomacy and be flexible in working in different specialty clinics within the Dental Faculty Practice. The Dental Assistant Supervisor must be customer-service oriented and patient-care driven. |
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience | Previous supervisory and/or lead DA experience is favorable. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with a wide variety of individuals (including staff, faculty, and patients). The ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, to negotiate to achieve successful results, and to thrive in a fast-paced environment while delivering high-level customer service. The ability to work with others and change tasks frequently is preferred. Minimum of two years of chair-side dental assisting experience is preferred. |
Required Licenses/Certifications | |
Special Physical/Mental Requirements | |
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities | Not Applicable. |
Position/Schedule Requirements | Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens, Exposure to Hazardous Materials, Patient care involved |
Special Instructions | |
Quick Link | https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/252502 |
Contact Information
Office of Human Resources Contact Information | If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to [email protected] Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status. |
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Equal Opportunity Employer Statement | The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran. |
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