Posting Information
Posting Information
Department | ASOD Prosthodontics-436540 |
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Career Area | Health Professional (Physician/Nurse/Other) |
Is this an internal only recruitment? | No |
Posting Open Date | 10/03/2022 |
Application Deadline | 10/10/2022 |
Position Type | Permanent Staff (SHRA) |
Position Title | Dental Assistant - Advanced |
Salary Grade Equivalent | GN07 |
Working Title | Dental Assistant |
Position Number | 00061713 |
Vacancy ID | P016194 |
Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited | Full-Time Permanent |
If time-limited, estimated duration of appointment | |
Hours per week | 40 |
Work Schedule | Monday – Friday; 8:00 am – 5:00 pm |
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 . |
Position Summary Information
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit | The UNC Adams School of Dentistry Division of Comprehensive Oral Health houses several disciplines including, Periodontology, Dental Hygiene, Comprehensive Dentistry, Operative Dentistry/BioMaterials, Prosthodontics, and Endodontics. The Prosthodontics discipline focuses on the restoration and replacement of teeth and/or craniofacial structures. |
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Position Summary | This position is eligible for a SIGN ON BONUS of $2,000 to be paid in two installments: $1,000 within 90 days of your hire date and $1,000 6 months after hire date. The Dental Assistant is responsible for providing dental and surgical assisting duties to all Division of Comprehensive Oral Health (COH) clinics. This includes Periodontology, Prosthodontics, Endodontics, Operative, General Dentistry, and the Dental Faculty Practice. Tasks include preparing the clinic, 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 Dental Assistant 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. The Dental Assistant 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 Division. This includes monitoring/implementing clinic policies and procedures, 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 students, graduate residents and 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 | Previous chair-side dental assisting experience is essential. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with a wide variety of individuals (including staff, students, graduate residents faculty and patients). The successful candidate must be able to exercise, tact and diplomacy, and be flexible in working in different specialty clinics including Periodontology, Dental Hygiene, Comprehensive Dentistry, Operative Dentistry/BioMaterials, Prosthodontics, Endodontics and Dental Faculty Practice. The Dental Assistant must be customer-service oriented and patient-care driven. The position requires 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 position requires strong professionalism and excellent interpersonal skills. The ability to work with others and change tasks frequently is essential. |
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience | Experience working in a team environment, and providing support with various dental procedures. |
Required Licenses/Certifications | |
Special Physical/Mental Requirements | Must be able to stand or sit for long periods of time. |
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities | Not Applicable. |
Position/Schedule Requirements | Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens, Exposure to Hazardous Materials, Patient care involved |
Special Instructions | To be eligible for a sign-on bonus, the candidate must not have worked as a probationary, permanent, or time-limited employee in the last 12 months as an employee subject to the State Human Resources Act. |
Quick Link | https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/241179 |
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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