Dental Assistant - Temporary - Ross Hall

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Position Information

Working Title Dental Assistant - Temporary - Ross Hall Position Number TC1420 Department AAH SODM CS Clinics Mgmt Department Homepage http://www.ecu.edu/dental Advertising Department DENTAL MEDICINE, SCHOOL OF Division Academic Affairs Classification Title Competency Level 2 - Journey Number of Vacancies Varies Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Varies Hourly Salary Rate/Range $18.00 - $20.00 Work Schedule Varies Position Location (City) Greenville Position Type Temporary Staff Job Category Staff - Medical Primary Function of Organizational Unit

The School of Dental Medicine is composed of ten administrative offices and four academic departments. The Administrative units include the Offices of the Dean, Vice Dean, Associate Dean for Student Affairs, Associate Dean for Research, Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs, Associate Dean for Extramural Clinical Practices, Assistant Dean for Dental Education and Informatics, Assistant Dean for Educational Support and Faculty Development, Assistant Dean for Academic Success and the Assistant Dean for Business Operations and Financial Affairs. The four academic departments are Surgical Sciences, Pediatric Dentistry, Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, General Dentistry and Foundational Sciences.

Included in the mission of the School of Dental Medicine is to educate dental care providers (both dental students and dental residents) and to address the oral health care needs of the underserved population of North Carolina. The School of Dental Medicine meets these missions by operating dental clinics that provide both educational experiences for the dental students and residents and provides dental care to the residents of North Carolina. These clinics occur in both Ross Hall in Greenville, North Carolina, as well as Community Service-Learning Centers located throughout North Carolina. In order to operate these clinics, appropriate dental auxiliaries and clinical staff are needed.

Job Duties

Assist 4-handed dentistry. The position 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 position participates in dental exams and procedures. The position follows OSHA standards for hand washing, masking, gloving and disposal of contaminants. The position monitors patients as they are receiving treatment. The assistant performs dental x-rays as ordered by the dentist. The position transports patients as needed.

Consideration will be given to an appointment at .50 FTE, .80 FTE or 1.00 FTE.

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

N/A

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education

N/A

License or Certification Required by the Department

N/A

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 Open Date 06/30/2026 Job Close Date 07/15/2026 Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/94582 Nondiscrimination Statement

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