Dental Assistant

VitalCore Health Strategies; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

VitalCore Health Strategies in Charlotte, North Carolina seeks a Dental Assistant to support the dentist in a correctional setting, caring for patients and managing instruments, records, and radiographs.

This PRN position offers 8 hours per week with duties including operatory setup, assisting during treatment, sterilization, chart maintenance, and adherence to safety policies. High school diploma and CPR required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current CPR certification required.
• One year of dental assistant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares operatory with instruments and materials for patients.
• Assists dentist during treatment and ensures instruments are sterilized between patients.
• Schedules patients and maintains dental charts and records.
• Develops and mounts radiographs and assists with prosthetic procedures.
• Maintains infection control and safety protocols in the clinic.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CPR certification

Job description

Dental Assistant

VitalCore Health Strategies Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

About this position

Join the VitalCore Team in North Carolina! We're people fueled by passion, not by profit!

VitalCore Health Strategies, (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Healthcare, has an opening for a Dental Assistant at Mecklenburg County Detention Center North in Charlotte, North Carolina for PRN (8 hours / week)!!!

At VitalCore we pride ourselves on retaining and acquiring compassionate, ethical individuals who are committed to providing quality services. Join our team and experience first‑hand how VitalCore Health Strategies promotes a positive work environment that is based on respect and appreciation of the hard work and dedication of our staff.

DENTAL ASSISTANT POSITION SUMMARY

The Dental Assistant works under direct supervision of the dentist while assisting with patient care, instruments, supplies and records in a correctional environment.

DENTAL ASSISTANT SCHEDULE

• 8 hours / week

DENTAL ASSISTANT ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Prepares operatory with appropriate instruments and material for the patients scheduled to be seen.
• Assists dentist during treatment, providing instruments, material retraction or suction. Sterilizes instruments and disinfects operatory between patients.
• Schedules patients for dental appointments.
• Performs laboratory procedures such as mixing impression material for dentures and assists in the clinical procedures of prosthetic dentistry.
• Develops and mounts routine radiographs. Assists in maintaining dental charts and records dental findings.
• Follows security regulations for keys, sharps, and controlled medications.
• Adheres to safety and security policies and participates in disaster drills.
• Adheres to Universal Precautions and other appropriate infection control practices.
• Inventories and orders supplies to maintain proper levels.
• Attends training and meetings as required.

DENTAL ASSISTANT REQUIRED EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS, REGISTRATION

• Minimum of one-year dental assistant experience required.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have current CPR certification.
• Subject to initial and ongoing security clearance requirements.

VitalCore Health Strategies is an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives.