Dental Assistant

University Dental Associates Inc; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

University Dental Associates Inc is seeking a full-time Dental Assistant to join their team in High Point, NC. The role involves supporting dental procedures, educating patients, and managing office tasks. Ideal candidates will have the required certifications and a commitment to patient care.

Qualifications

• Completion of a one-year certified dental assistant program or six months on-the-job experience.
• Dental Assistant and X-Ray certification required.
• Nitrous Oxide certification highly recommended.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical duties to facilitate patient treatment and care.
• Prepare operatories, assist during treatment, and educate patients.
• Schedule appointments and maintain patient records.

Skills

Clinical duties

Patient education

Sterilization

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Completion of a one-year certified dental assistant program

Dental Assistant certification

X-Ray certification

Nitrous Oxide certification

Job description

Overview

Who is UDA?

University Dental Associates, better known as “UDA”, is the answer to the question we all ask ourselves from time to time… “Where do I belong?”. We are a Doctor Owned, Doctor Led practice that is focused on providing patients with the high-level care they deserve. All the hard work that goes into this daily is expertly balanced with an atmosphere of respect, team engagement, and positive energy thanks to our dynamic team! If you have been searching for a career that will truly provide you a sense of success and satisfaction, look no further because UDA is most certainly Where You Belong!

Responsibilities

What Does a UDA Dental Assistant Look Like? They look like YOU! As a Dental Assistant at UDA, you are an important and valued member of our patient care team. Under the guidance and direction of some of the very best dentists in the industry, you are responsible for performing clinical duties necessary to fully facilitate treatment and care. This may include preparing operatories for patients, running sterilization, assisting the provider during treatment, supporting the education of patients on how to best succeed in their oral healthcare goals, and keeping up with equipment and supplies needed each day.

In your role, you will be working toward the unified office mission of providing the very best that we have to offer to our patients each and every day. This may mean that you also help the practice succeed administratively by scheduling appointments and maintaining thorough patient records.

When Can You Join?

We have an immediate full-time opening!

Qualifications

What Skills and Experience Does a Successful UDA Dental Assistant Have?

• Completion of a one-year certified dental assistant program or
• Six months on-the-job experience (with supporting documentation)
• Dental Assistant certification
• X-Ray certification
• Nitrous Oxide certification is highly recommended
• High School Diploma or equivalent

Dental Assistants are also expected to maintain annual OSHA, HIPAA, CPR, and infection control trainings as required by law.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the position.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times

UDA is Ready to Welcome You to the Team!

Apply today to learn more about our comprehensive benefit package and what this opportunity can do for you!