Dental Assistant

David E Thome DDS PLLC; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Growth opportunities

Positive work environment

Job summary

David E Thome DDS PLLC in Concord, NC is seeking an experienced DAII to join our pediatric dental team. Under the general supervision of a dentist, you will assist during a variety of treatment procedures and help ensure safe, efficient patient care.

You will manage radiographs, nitrous monitoring, instrument prep and sterilization, and educate families on oral hygiene. The role emphasizes teamwork, accuracy, and adherence to OSHA standards in a busy clinic.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED; required state guidelines followed.
• Successful completion of a dental assistant program per state guidelines.
• Coronal Polishing Certification required or preferred.
• Nitrous oxide certification desired but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures.
• Take and develop dental radiographs and monitor nitrous oxide.
• Sterilize and deliver instruments; prepare and organize treatment area.
• Educate parents and patients on oral hygiene strategies.
• Maintain OSHA compliance and a clean, safe clinical environment.

Skills

Excellent communication and people

Diversity awareness

Health & safety regulations

Dental software knowledge

Professional appearance & attitude

Education

High School diploma or GED

Dental assistant program completion

Coronal Polishing Certification

Nitrous certification preferred

Tools

Dental software

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

NC Pediatric Dentistry aims to provide excellent dental treatment by going beyond the basics to ensure visits are safe, relaxed, informative and fun for children!

We are currently seeking a experienced DAII to join our growing team in Concord, NC!

Job Summary:

To assist with quality dental care and associated services to patients under the general supervision of a dentist using established dental assisting procedures while collaborating in a team environment in a variety of patient care and clinical duties.

Essential Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities:

• Must be well - organized with great attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions.
• Reviews the schedule frequently to maximize time management.
• Welcomes the patient and parent back by introducing them to clinic area.
• Assists the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures.
• Reviews treatment needed and answers any questions prior to starting procedures.
• Completes all treatment consents including re-care and op sheets.
• Plans for next visit prior to walk out.
• Reviews charts daily to check x-rays, clinical notes and frequency limitations for patients.
• Maintains adequate supplies and compiles a list for Clinical Coordinator inventory control and ordering purposes
• Educates parents and patients on appropriate oral hygiene strategies to maintain oral health.
• Takes and develops dental radiographs.
• Monitoring nitrous oxide.
• Takes initiative with any additional responsibilities the Clinical Coordinator may assign.
• Provides support to the back of the house by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment area; positioning instruments for dentist's access; suctioning; passing instruments, stocking, writing clinical notes and any other clinical tasks as assigned by the Clinical Coordinator.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations according to OSHA standards.
• Maintain care of units (flush lines, fill h2o bottles, place tablet in h2o, change traps).
• Completes daily, weekly, and monthly duties as outlined in OSHA Manual.

The above cited duties and responsibilities describe the general nature and level of work performed by the people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that an incumbent may be expected or asked to perform.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED certificate
• Successful completion of a dental assistant program as per state guidelines
• Coronal Polishing Certification
• Additional certification such as nitrous desired but not required

Knowledge,Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with persons from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, education, racial, ethnic and professional backgrounds.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Understanding of health & safety regulations.
• Strong knowledge of dental software.
• Professional appearance and attitude.

Effectively working as a team member; function independently, exercise sound judgment and initiative; be flexible to shift priorities; maintain confidentiality; establish and maintain effective interpersonal work relationships.

What's in it for you!

NC Pediatric Dentistry is proud to offer medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, paid holidays, growth opportunities, and a positive work environment in a stable growing company.