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Department ASOD Endodontics - 436510 Career Area Health Professional (Physician/Nurse/Other) Posting Open Date 05/28/2026 Application Deadline 06/24/2026 Position Type Temporary Staff (SHRA) Position Title Dental Assistant Position Number 20051648 Vacancy ID S027535 Full-time/Part-time Part-Time Temporary Hours per week 36 Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Position Location North Carolina, US Hiring Range $18.00 - $19.00 per hour Proposed Start Date 06/15/2026 Estimated Duration of Appointment 6 months or longer
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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 Endodontics discipline is committed to advancing oral health through therapies focused on preserving the natural dentition.
Position Summary
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.
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.
Management Preferences
Experience working in a team environment, and providing support with various dental procedures.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Must be able to stand or sit for long periods of time with or without accommodation.
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
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