Dental Assistant - Journey
Company:
East Carolina University
Job Location:
Category:
Health and Medical Services
Type:
Full-Time
Dental Assistant - Journey
Position Number: T14201
Full Time or Part Time:
Anticipated Recruitment Range:
Position Type: Temporary Staff
Job Category: Staff - Medical
Organizational Unit Overview:
Job Duties:
This position is located in Greenville, NC in Ross Hall.
The purpose of this position is to provide clinical support to the dentist, dental residents and dental students in the School of Dental Medicine clinics.
Assist 4-handed dentistry. The dental assistant is responsible for patient preparation and patient flow. This position accesses patient information, charts as directed by dental students, dental residents and faculty dentist, monitors patients blood pressure and sedation as required. The assistant participates in dental exams and procedures. The assistant follows OSHA standards for hand washing, masking, gloving and disposal of contaminants. The assistant monitors patients as they are receiving treatment. The assistant performs dental x-rays as ordered by the dentist. The assistant transports patients as needed.
Minimum Education/Experience:
High school diploma or equivalency and completion of an accredited dental assisting program; or equivalent combination of training and experience
License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation:
Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education:
CPR certificate and Radiology certified
Special Instructions to Applicant:
- Please ensure your full range of knowledge, skills, abilities, experience and education are listed on your application. Do not write see resume on your application when completing the job duties section.
- If you answer the questions at the end of the application, please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities and experiences to support your answers (see job duties section of previous employment).
- Failure to answer the questions at the end of the application will not preclude your application from being considered but may result in your application not receiving full consideration of your knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
- Unless otherwise identified in the applicable job posting and consistent with University policy, the University will principally employ individuals who reside in the State of North Carolina to the greatest extent practicable. As such, most positions at East Carolina University require employees to live and work in North Carolina (or live within a reasonable daily commuting distance from their duty station) after hire. Candidates should be prepared to relocate within a reasonable, agreed-upon time after an offer of employment has been made and accepted to meet this requirement.
Job Close Date: 5/7/2026
Open Until Filled:
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