Dental Assistant

Posting Information Department: ASOD Endodontics-436510 Career Area: Health Professional (Physician/Nurse/Other) Internal Only Recruitment: No Open Date: 03/03/2026 Application Deadline: 03/31/2026 Position Type: Permanent Staff (SHRA) Position Title: Dental Assistant - Advanced Salary Grade Equivalent: MH05 / GN07 Position Number: 00031386 Vacancy ID: P020843 Full-time/Part-time: Full-Time Permanent Position Summary This position is eligible for a SIGN ON BONUS of $2,000 to be paid in two installments:

• 1,000 within 30 days of your hire date and
• 1,000 1 year 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. Management Preferences 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, Overtime occasionally. Special Instructions

ELIGIBILITY FOR SIGN-ON BONUS

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 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io or send an email to View email address on click.appcast.io. Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status. 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 List of References Optional Documents Cover Letter Posting Supplemental Questions * Please select the response below that best describes your experience/education for the Dental Assistant position. High school diploma or equivalency and completion of an accredited dental assisting program; or equivalent combination of training and experience. Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate in a related field. Did not complete HS but have a combination of HS education and experience to equal at least 5 years of experience in an area related to the assignment (e.g. 1 year HS and 4 years related experience). None of the above. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill