What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at City of Lincoln/Lancaster County, NE?
Salary : $20.04 - $25.51 Hourly
Location : Lincoln, NE
Job Type : Full time / probationary or status
Job Number : 202500001-2
Department : Health Department
Division : Dental Health and Nutrition Services
Opening Date : 01 / 24 / 2025
Closing Date : Continuous
Job Posting Information
Hours : Monday - Friday, 8 am - 4 : 30 pm with an occasional rotating Thursday evening clinic until 7 : 30 pm with an adjustable schedule within work week. Position is eligible for excellent benefits. For more information regarding benefits, please click on the Benefits tab.
Full time permanent position is needed for dental and clerical work assisting dentists and dental hygienists in various dental procedures and maintaining patient records in the clinical setting. This individual must be highly motivated with the ability to develop positive work site relationships, as well as possess strong clinical skills working with diverse populations. Work involves responsibility for the performance of dental work in the delivery of dental assisting chairside services per State of Nebraska's Dentistry Practice Act scope of practice for dental assistants.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : Graduation from an accredited dental assisting program, eligible for graduation from an accredited dental assisting program : or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the desirable knowledge, abilities and skills.
Necessary Special Requirement : Satisfactory completion of a course study in dental radiology which is approved by the State of Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services and Bureau of Examining Boards.
We value each City of Lincoln employee and one way we demonstrate this is by providing an attractive and competitive total compensation package that adds value to our employees' professional and personal lives. The following benefits are available for this position :
- Pay increases are available upon completion of the 6-month new employee probationary period, and annually thereafter based on performance.
- We encourage a healthy work-life balance by offering 10 days of vacation leave, over 12 days of sick leave, 11 paid holidays, and 2 personal convenience days annually that you begin accruing upon hire.
- All medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family begin the first of the month following hire, no need to wait!
- 30 days of Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Programs offering work / life services, wellness coaching, short-term counseling, legal assistance, and financial coaching.
- 5 days of Funeral and Bereavement Leave
- 71,000 of Life Insurance
- 1,213 of Tuition Reimbursement
- 401(a) Retirement Plan . If you make a 7% contribution, the City will contribute 9%
- Employer provided Post Employment Health Plan for eligible medical expenses for after you leave City employment.
- Optional benefits include :
Medical and / or Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Allstate Voluntary Plans
Supplemental Term Life
Deferred Compensation Plans
APPLICATION COMPLETION ACKNOWLEDGEMENTTo successfully complete your application, please make sure you read each statement below and check ALL boxes prior to submission.
Have you graduated from an accredited dental assisting program?
Are you certified to provide coronal polishing?
Do you have experience working with electronic patient records?
If yes, please describe your experience. If no experience, enter N / A.
Do you have experience working with digital radiography?
If yes, please describe your experience. If no experience, enter N / A.
Do you have dental assisting experience, working with diverse populations in a clinical setting?
If yes, please describe your experience. If no experience, enter N / A.
Do you have experience working with the use of interpreters in clinical, public health, or other settings?
If yes, please describe your experience. If no experience, enter n / a.
Are you fluent in another language other than English that is reflected in the languages most reflective of the clients seen in the dental clinic? If yes, please identify form the languages listed.
If other, please specify. If not applicable, enter N / A.
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Salary : $20 - $26
