Dental Assistant Job at Inside Higher Ed in Chapel Hill

Overview

Position Title: Dental Assistant
Working Title: Dental Assistant
Position Number: 20070793
Vacancy ID: P020524
Location: Chapel Hill, NC (North Carolina, US)

Department: ASOD Clinical Operations
Division: Health Professional (Physician/Nurse/Other)

Position Type: Permanent Staff (SHRA) • Full-Time Permanent • 40 hours/week
Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm

Posting Open Date: 09/08/2025 • Application Deadline: 09/29/2025
Salary Range: $45,258 – $51,794
Pay Band: See Career Banding rates spreadsheet

Primary Purpose Of Organizational Unit

The UNC Adams School of Dentistry Office of Clinical Operations is responsible for overseeing patient care, providing quality assurance, maintaining infection control, administering regulatory compliance and preserving fiscal stability. The Office of Clinical Operations supports the School by providing high‑quality education and training to students and delivering the highest quality dental treatment to patients.

Position Summary

THE SIGN-ON BONUS OF $2,000 IS AVAILABLE FOR THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT, PAID IN TWO INSTALLMENTS WITHIN 12 MONTHS OF HIRE: $1,000 WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE DATE AND $1,000 AT 12 MONTHS AFTER HIRE DATE. ELIGIBILITY FOR THE SIGN-ON BONUS IS DETAILED BELOW.

• Eligibility for sign-on bonus: Newly hired permanent full-time or permanent part-time (more than 20 hours/week) employees are eligible. The bonus is prorated for employees working more than 20 hours and less than 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education and Experience: High school diploma or equivalency and completion of an accredited dental assisting program; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience: High school diploma or equivalency and completion of an accredited dental assisting program, or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

• Previous work experience as a chairside dental assistant.
• Experience in dental education.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements: Must be able to stand or sit for long periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to Adams School of Dentistry predoctoral clinical programs, including patient care and clinical education programs.
• Train and supervise learners in clinical experiences; monitor and implement clinic policies and procedures.
• Chairside assisting to faculty and learners; interact with patients; prepare clinics for patient care.
• Sterilization; enter vitals and chart notes; expose and process radiographs.
• Manage inventory, supplies, and equipment; perform administrative support tasks as needed.

Safety and Compliance

• Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens; exposure to hazardous materials; overtime occasionally; patient care involved.

Campus Security Authority

• Not Applicable.

Additional Notes

Be a Tar Heel! UNC-Chapel Hill offers comprehensive benefits and extensive training opportunities for career growth. This posting is for an internal external candidate pool as described; refer to the job posting for details.