Job Description

Salary: $22.76 - $27.53 Hourly
Location : Lincoln, NE
Job Type: Full time/probationary or status
Job Number: 202600063
Department: Health Department
Division: Dental Health and Nutrition Services
Opening Date: 01/22/2026
Closing Date: 2/5/2026 11:59 PM Central


Job Posting Information
Dental Assistant - Lincoln/Lancaster Health Department - Full-Time, Permanent

Join our team and make a difference in patient care! The Lincoln/Lancaster Health Department is seeking a motivated and friendly Dental Assistant to assist dentists and dental hygienists with clinical procedures while supporting day-to-day clerical operations. You will play a key role in maintaining accurate patient records and ensuring a positive experience for all patients.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, possesses strong clinical skills, and enjoys working with diverse populations. Building positive relationships with colleagues and patients is essential.

Responsibilities include:

• Performing dental assisting duties chairside in accordance with the State of Nebraska Dentistry Practice Act scope of practice for dental assistants
• Supporting administrative and clerical tasks, including patient record management
• Collaborating with the dental team to ensure smooth clinic operations and excellent patient care

If you are passionate about dental health and enjoy a collaborative, patient-focused environment, we encourage you to apply!

Minimum Qualifications:
Graduation from an accredited dental assisting program, eligible for graduation from an accredited dental assisting program: or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the desirable knowledge, abilities and skills.

Necessary Special Requirement:
Satisfactory completion of a course study in dental radiology which is approved by the State of Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services and Bureau of Examining Boards.

Hours:

Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:45 AM- 4:15 PM with an occasional rotating Thursday evening clinic until 7:00 PM with an adjustable schedule within work week. Position is eligible for excellent benefits.


For more information regarding benefits, please click on the Benefits tab.
We value each City of Lincoln employee and one way we demonstrate this is by providing an attractive and competitive total compensation package that adds value to our employees' professional and personal lives. The following benefits are available for this position:

• Pay increases are available upon completion of the 6-month new employee probationary period, and annually thereafter based on performance.

• We encourage a healthy work-life balance by offering 10 days of vacation leave, over 12 days of sick leave, 11 paid holidays, and 2 personal convenience days annually that you begin accruing upon hire.

• All medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family begin the first of the month following hire, no need to wait!

• 30 days of Paid Parental Leave

• Employee Assistance Programs offering work/life services, wellness coaching, short-term counseling, legal assistance, and financial coaching.

• 5 days of Funeral and Bereavement Leave

• $71,000 of Life Insurance

• $1,213 of Tuition Reimbursement

• 401(a) Retirement Plan . If you make a 7% contribution, the City will contribute 9%

• Employer provided Post Employment Health Plan for eligible medical expenses for after you leave City employment.

• Optional benefits include:
  • Medical and/or Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Allstate Voluntary Plans
  • Supplemental Term Life
  • Deferred Compensation Plans

01


APPLICATION COMPLETION ACKNOWLEDGEMENTTo successfully complete your application, please make sure you read each statement below and check ALL boxes prior to submission.

• 1. This application is hand scored.
• 2. ALL questions must be fully answered to receive full credit.
• 3. "See Resume", or answers such as "See ___" are not acceptable responses and will not receive full credit.
• 4. Copied/Pasted answers will not receive full credit.
• 5. ALL employers and education referred to in answers must be listed in the Work History and Education sections of the application for verification and to receive full credit.
• 6. I understand I am responsible for the accuracy and completeness of my application.
• 7. I Acknowledge that I have read and understand each of the above statements.

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Have you graduated from an accredited dental assisting program?

• Yes
• No

03


Are you certified to provide coronal polishing?

• Yes
• No

04


Do you have experience working with electronic patient records?

• Yes
• No

05


If yes, please describe your experience. If no experience, enter N/A.
06


Do you have experience working with digital radiography?

• Yes
• No

07


If yes, please describe your experience. If no experience, enter N/A.
08


Do you have dental assisting experience, working with diverse populations in a clinical setting?

• Yes
• No

09


If yes, please describe your experience. If no experience, enter N/A.
10


Do you have experience working with the use of interpreters in clinical, public health, or other settings?

• Yes
• No

11


If yes, please describe your experience. If no experience, enter n/a.
12


Are you fluent in another language other than English that is reflected in the languages most reflective of the clients seen in the dental clinic? If yes, please identify form the languages listed.

• Spanish
• Arabic
• Kurdish
• Karen
• Farsi
• Other (specify below)
• None

13


If other, please specify. If not applicable, enter N/A.
Required Question

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Permanent employment, Full time, Temporary work, Work at office, Monday to Friday, Flexible hours, Afternoon shift,

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