4-Hand Dental Assistant - Journey (Temporary)

East Carolina University; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

East Carolina University in Greenville, NC, seeks a Dental Assistant - Journey to support the School of Dental Medicine clinics. You will assist dental students with four-handed dentistry, prep patients for exams, and perform radiographs.

The position handles patient flow, monitors vitals, and adheres to OSHA standards for safety. The role is temporary staff, with flexible FTE and an hourly rate of 19.32 per hour, based in Ross Hall, Greenville.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency and completion of an accredited dental assisting program; or equivalent combination.
• Assists with four-handed dentistry and patient flow during procedures.
• Monitors blood pressure and sedation as required; performs dental radiographs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in patient preparation and workflow for dental exams and procedures.
• Operate x-ray equipment and document patient information as directed.
• Adhere to OSHA standards for hygiene and infection control.
• Transport patients as needed within the clinic.

Skills

4-handed dentistry

Patient prep

X-ray

Vital signs monitoring

OSHA compliance

Patient flow management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Accredited dental assisting program

Job description

East Carolina University in Greenville, NC, seeks a Dental Assistant - Journey to support the School of Dental Medicine clinics. You will assist dental students with four-handed dentistry, prep patients for exams, and perform radiographs.

The position handles patient flow, monitors vitals, and adheres to OSHA standards for safety. The role is temporary staff, with flexible FTE and an hourly rate of 19.32 per hour, based in Ross Hall, Greenville.