Surgical Dental Assistant Jobs in Nebraska
Surgical Dental Assistant jobs in Nebraska concentrate in oral surgery practices, periodontics, and multi-specialty dental groups, with steady hiring across entry-level and experienced roles throughout the state. Omaha, Lincoln, and Grand Island account for the largest share of openings, where established employers like Nebraska Medicine, Heartland Dental, and Children's Nebraska maintain consistent demand. Oral surgery assistance, implant support, and sedation monitoring are among the most in-demand specialties employers highlight in Nebraska listings. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Serious Medicine is what we do. Being extraordinary is who we are. Every colleague plays a key role in upholding this promise to our patients and their families.
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Third Shift (United States of America)Certified Nursing Assistant or Nursing Assistant (Nights) - Oncology Medical Surgical Unit
Werner Cancer Hospital Med-Surg Oncology, or WMSO: This 36-bed med-surg unit in the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center serves a wide variety of medical and surgical oncology and acute care patients with a 1 to 4 or 1 to 5 nurse-to-patient ratio. Services include general oncology, surgical oncology, gynecologic oncology and a select group of hospitalists.
ASK YOUR RECRUITER ABOUT:
- Newly Increased Pay!!
- CNA Certification Sponsorship
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Loan Repayment Program
- Flexible scheduling options (if applicable/varies per unit)
Why Nebraska Medicine:
- Our shared values reflect who we are and why we’re here and include, Innovation, Teamwork, Excellence, Accountability, Courage and Healing.
- Competitive Benefits including retirement match contribution, PTO accrual, tuition reimbursement
- Lead the world in transforming lives to create a healthy future for all individuals and communities through premier educational programs, innovative research and extraordinary patient care
- Forbes Magazine recognizes us in their list of American’s top employers and the best employer in Nebraska
Position Highlights
Perform delegated patient activities as assigned by licensed nursing personnel for the achievement of patient`s plan of care.
https://youtu.be/rzpbOs0hLTI
Shift Details:
Nights
Full time or Part time
Certified Nursing Assistant:
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of 16 years of age required.
- Possesses a Certified Nursing Assistant certification in the state of Nebraska required.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire required, must be from an American Heart Association (AHA) endorsed program (effective for new hires starting January 1, 2023 or later).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of computer data entry and word processing preferred.
- Basic knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
Nursing Assistant:
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of 18 years of age required.
- High school education or equivalent required.
- Six months experience in patient care required or must be enrolled in nursing program.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills required.•
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required, must be from an American Heart Association (AHA) endorsed program (effective for new hires starting January 1, 2023 or later).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Direct patient care experience preferred.
- Knowledge of computer data entry and word processing preferred
- Basic knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
Nebraska Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and protected veterans’ status.
Serious Medicine is what we do. Being extraordinary is who we are. Every colleague plays a key role in upholding this promise to our patients and their families.
Shift:
Third Shift (United States of America)Certified Nursing Assistant or Nursing Assistant (Nights) - Oncology Medical Surgical Unit
Werner Cancer Hospital Med-Surg Oncology, or WMSO: This 36-bed med-surg unit in the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center serves a wide variety of medical and surgical oncology and acute care patients with a 1 to 4 or 1 to 5 nurse-to-patient ratio. Services include general oncology, surgical oncology, gynecologic oncology and a select group of hospitalists.
ASK YOUR RECRUITER ABOUT:
- Newly Increased Pay!!
- CNA Certification Sponsorship
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Loan Repayment Program
- Flexible scheduling options (if applicable/varies per unit)
Why Nebraska Medicine:
- Our shared values reflect who we are and why we’re here and include, Innovation, Teamwork, Excellence, Accountability, Courage and Healing.
- Competitive Benefits including retirement match contribution, PTO accrual, tuition reimbursement
- Lead the world in transforming lives to create a healthy future for all individuals and communities through premier educational programs, innovative research and extraordinary patient care
- Forbes Magazine recognizes us in their list of American’s top employers and the best employer in Nebraska
Position Highlights
Perform delegated patient activities as assigned by licensed nursing personnel for the achievement of patient`s plan of care.
https://youtu.be/rzpbOs0hLTI
Shift Details:
Nights
Full time or Part time
Certified Nursing Assistant:
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of 16 years of age required.
- Possesses a Certified Nursing Assistant certification in the state of Nebraska required.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire required, must be from an American Heart Association (AHA) endorsed program (effective for new hires starting January 1, 2023 or later).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of computer data entry and word processing preferred.
- Basic knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
Nursing Assistant:
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of 18 years of age required.
- High school education or equivalent required.
- Six months experience in patient care required or must be enrolled in nursing program.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills required.•
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required, must be from an American Heart Association (AHA) endorsed program (effective for new hires starting January 1, 2023 or later).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Direct patient care experience preferred.
- Knowledge of computer data entry and word processing preferred
- Basic knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
Nebraska Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and protected veterans’ status.
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Where Nebraska roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Surgical Dental Assistant Job Market in Nebraska
A snapshot from current Nebraska openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- CommonSpirit Health19
- Bryan Health5
- Nebraska Medicine4
- Great Plains Health3
- Methodist Health System - NE and IA3
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Medical Devices
What Nebraska Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in surgical dental assistant jobs across Nebraska.
- Active Nebraska Dental Assistant registration or eligibility through the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
- Completion of an accredited dental assisting program or equivalent clinical training
- Current CPR and Basic Life Support certification from an approved provider
- Demonstrated chairside experience in oral surgery or a related surgical dental setting
- Radiography certification or documented competency in dental x-ray exposure
- Familiarity with surgical instrument sterilization protocols and infection control standards
Surgical Dental Assistant Jobs in Nebraska: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a surgical dental assistant in Nebraska?
You become a surgical dental assistant in Nebraska by completing an accredited dental assisting program and registering with the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, which oversees dental assistant credentialing in the state. Nebraska requires registration for dental assistants performing expanded duties, including radiography. From there, gaining chairside experience in an oral surgery or periodontics setting, and holding current CPR certification, positions you for surgical roles.
Which companies hire surgical dental assistants in Nebraska?
Nebraska surgical dental assistant roles are posted by CommonSpirit Health, Bryan Health, and Nebraska Medicine and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Nebraska's concentration of multi-specialty dental groups and academic health systems means openings appear regularly across both urban practices and regional clinics throughout the state.
Which Nebraska cities have the most surgical dental assistant jobs?
Omaha, Lincoln, and Papillion lead Nebraska in surgical dental assistant openings. Omaha drives the largest share because of its concentration of oral surgery practices, multi-specialty dental groups, and health systems like Nebraska Medicine, while Lincoln's university medical community and Grand Island's regional clinic growth account for consistent hiring outside the metro.
Are there remote surgical dental assistant jobs in Nebraska?
Yes, but they're rare. Surgical dental assisting is a hands-on chairside role that requires physical presence for instrument handling, patient prep, and sedation support, so remote work is not a realistic option for most positions. About 0% of surgical dental assistant openings tied to Nebraska are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, and those are almost exclusively administrative or coordination duties attached to a clinical role.
How can I get hired as a surgical dental assistant in Nebraska with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is completing a dental assisting program at a Nebraska institution such as Central Community College or Southeast Community College, then applying for general chairside assistant roles at oral surgery practices willing to train. Large Nebraska dental groups and health systems like Heartland Dental and Nebraska Medicine occasionally post new-grad or trainee positions. Holding your Nebraska DHHS registration and a current radiology certificate gives candidates a clear edge over those who have not yet completed credentialing.
Where can I find and apply to surgical dental assistant jobs in Nebraska?
You can find and apply to surgical dental assistant jobs in Nebraska on Migrate Mate, which lists current Nebraska openings. Search the listings to identify roles that match your experience level, specialty, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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