Department | ASOD Pediatric Dentistry-435100 |
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Career Area | Health Professional (Physician/Nurse/Other) |
Is this an internal only recruitment? | No |
Posting Open Date | 03/14/2024 |
Application Deadline | 05/10/2024 |
Position Type | Permanent Staff (SHRA) |
Position Title | Dental Assistant - Advanced |
Salary Grade Equivalent | GN07 |
Working Title | Dental Assistant |
Position Number | 00057509, 00057683, 00051449 and 20025345 |
Vacancy ID | P018816 |
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; 8:00am - 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 . |
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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 | 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. Knowledge and skills related to disease prevention, dental treatment, and restorative procedures is preferred. |
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience | Prior experience in Pediatric Dentistry/Family Dentistry/Orthodontics. Two years experience as a dental assistant in North Carolina and fluency in Spanish a plus. DA II trained or equivalent. |
Required Licenses/Certifications | |
Special Physical/Mental Requirements | |
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities | Not Applicable. |
Position/Schedule Requirements | Clinic - UNCH or ACC, Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens, Exposure to Hazardous Materials, Patient care involved |
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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 employment@unc.edu 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. |