Dental Assistant II

Dental Assistant â Creighton Dental Clinic

Position Summary

Join Creightonâ s mission-driven dental clinic, where education and service go hand-in-hand. As a Dental Assistant, youâ ll work with a team of highly trained Dental Assistants and alongside students and faculty to provide affordable, compassionate care to a diverse community. This role supports student learning while upholding the highest standards in infection control, patient safety, and professionalism.

Qualifications:

• Accredited Dental Assisting program graduate
• Dental radiography and CPR certification (or ability to obtain)
• 5-10 years of experience preferred
• Passion for education, teamwork, and community service

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist dental students chairside under faculty supervision
• Prepare operatories and sterilize instruments
• Take dental x-rays and document in the EHR system
• Help manage clinical supply inventory
• Model professionalism and best practices in a teaching environment

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a busy dental clinic with exposure to dental materials, sterilization chemicals, and bloodborne pathogens. This role may involve standing or sitting for extended periods and occasional lifting or moving of supplies or equipment.

Creighton University is committed to providing a safe and non-discriminatory educational and employment environment. The University admits qualified students, hires qualified employees and accepts patients for treatment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or other status protected by law. Its education and employment policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other programs and activities, are administered without unlawful discrimination. Creighton complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

Applicants with disabilities needing reasonable accommodations to complete the application or hiring process should contact Human Resources at HR@creighton.edu. Creighton University seeks candidates who understand, respect, and can contribute to the University's mission and values.