Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant

The selected candidate for this position may be eligible for a sign-on bonus. Qualified applicants must apply and be selected from the candidate pool of this posting and meet the State policy following requirements: To be eligible for a Sign-on bonus, an individual must not have worked in a probationary, permanent, or time-limited appointment in the last 12 months as an employee in North Carolina state government, including without limitation the judicial system, state executive branch agencies, and the university system in a position subject to the State Human Resources Act. A newly hired permanent full time or permanent part-time (more than 20 hours a week) employee are eligible for a sign-on bonus (this will be prorated for employees working more than 20 hours and less than 40 hours per week). This SHRA Sign-on Bonus is contingent upon budget and final eligibility determination as of the effective date of hire. All recipients must sign the Pay Back Agreement form. Additional information regarding the SHRA Sign-on Policy can be found at

Department - ASOD Dental Faculty Practice-438000

Career Area - Health Professional (Physician/Nurse/Other)

Is this an internal only recruitment? - No

Posting Open Date - 05/28/2026

Application Deadline - 06/11/2026

Position Type - Permanent Staff (SHRA)

Position Title - Dental Assistant - Advanced

Salary Grade Equivalent - MH05 / GN07

Working Title - Dental Assistant

Position Number - 00005523

Vacancy ID - P021071

Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited - Full-Time Permanent

Hours per week - 40

Work Schedule - Monday – Thursday 7:30 -5 Friday 7:30 – 1pm

Work Location - CHAPEL HILL, NC

Position Location - North Carolina, US

Hiring Range - $45,258 - $51,794

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 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.

Management Preferences - 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, Overtime occasionally, Patient care involved

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement - The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae / Resume
• Certification/licenses
• List of References

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter