Dental Assistant

Overview

Position Details

Position Information

Position Type:
Professional Staff/Faculty Track

Position Title:

Dental Assistant

Employment Status:
Full Time

Months: 12

Campus:
Portland, ME

Description

Be a part of our mission of preparing dentists that are committed to serving the underserved communities in northern New England and beyond. No experience required! We are willing to train you for this integral role on our team as an entry-level Dental Assistant.

The University of New England College of Dental Medicine (UNE CDM) is seeking a Dental Assistant to join our Oral Health Center (OHC). The OHC Dental Assistant supports patient care at our teaching clinic and plays an important role in ensuring that our patients are provided with an overall positive experience each time they visit the OHC. This position reports to the Lead Dental Assistant and works with the clinical faculty, dental students, and other clinical support staff with a focus on chairside dental assisting and patient care support.

This is a full-time (40 hours per week) position with an anticipated pay rate of $20.84 an hour.

Benefits Overview

• Multiple health and dental plan options, plus vision coverage.
• Up to 8% retirement plan match.
• Generous leave time, including vacation, sick, and personal time, and 12+ holidays per year.
• Educational benefits:
• UNE tuition waiver for employees, spouses, and domestic partners.
• UNE tuition waiver for dependents of employees with 1 year of full-time service.
• 50% tuition reduction if less than 1 year of full-time service.

For more information about our outstanding benefits, please visit:
UNE Benefits Overview

Responsibilities

The primary responsibilities of this role include:

• Perform all procedures as allowed under state regulations and rules
• Help patients feel comfortable, assist with the explanation of treatment, assist student or faculty provider chairside, acquire intra-oral images and radiographs (x-rays), and communicate patient post-visit instructions/aftercare
• Maintain the OHC’s infection control policies and procedures and monitor/ensure provider compliance
• Monitor, clean, and disinfect clinic operatories and support spaces; report equipment failures; maintain/record logs related to instrument, material and equipment dispensing and quality assurance
• Prepare, dispense, sterilize, store, and properly maintain dental instruments/supplies/equipment according to the manufacturers’ instructions
• Collect and record patient information using electronic technology
• Answer phones, register patients, and schedule patient appointments
• Check-in patients and collect payment
• Provide support to the faculty and students in the event of a patient medical emergency
• Exhibit a professional appearance and demeanor and support the educational mission of the college, including role modeling and teaching students how to function as dental assistants on the dental team
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Preferred Candidate Is Someone With

• Desire to work as a productive team member
• Ability to provide exceptional customer service
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Base knowledge of modern dental assisting and experience with patient electronic health record system, computer, printer, scanner, calculator, fax machine, copy machine, and telephone are a plus, but are not required.

EEO Statement Summary

Consistent with federal and state law and University policy, the University of New England is committed to the fundamental concept of equal opportunity for all of the members of the University community. The University prohibits, and will not tolerate, discrimination in employment, the provision of academic services or in any other area of University life based on race, color, sex, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, ethnicity, genetic information, HIV status, or status as a veteran.

Prohibited bias factors should not motivate decisions regarding students, employees, applicants for admission, applicants for employment, contractors, volunteers or participants in and/or users of institutional programs, services, and activities.

COVID Vaccination Statement (PLEASE NOTE)

Employees in clinical settings must meet the State of Maine’s immunization requirements and UNE’s health and immunization standards for dental health care personnel. Must be medically cleared, fit tested, and trained on proper respirator (N95, Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR)) use.

Additional Note

This position is not eligible for H-1B visa sponsorship.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number 2022PS0717P Open Date 01/02/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes

Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter