Dental Assistant

conehealth.com; Reidsville (NC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is looking for a Dental Assistant to assist in a no-fee dental clinic for underprivileged patients. The role involves supporting dentists during procedures, ensuring a clean and safe environment, and managing supplies effectively. Ideal candidates will possess an Associate Degree, relevant certifications, and at least one year of experience in a dental setting.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year experience in a dental office with direct patient care.
• Required certifications: Dental Assistant (DA) certification, BLS (CPR)-American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare Provider.

Responsibilities

• Assists in dental procedures and maintains a sterile environment.
• Produces high-quality radiographs with minimal exposure.
• Monitors inventory and prepares supplies for patient visits.

Skills

Infection control procedures

Sterilization procedures

Patient care

Inventory control

Education

Associate Degree

Job description

The Dental Assistant assists dentists in a no-fee dental clinic that serves patients from the indigent and uninsured. Working under close supervision, the Dental Assistant ensures that supplies, instruments, and accessories are properly stocked, organized, and sterilized in order to provide for patient visits. This role also adheres to infection control procedures in the clinic in order to uphold safety standards.

Talent Pool: Allied Health

Assists the doctor/student/hygienist so that dental procedures are productive, of good quality, and completed safely in a timely manner. Produces extraoral and intraoral radiographs of diagnostic quality while requiring minimal exposure to patients and staff. Supports with sterilizing instruments, equipment, materials, and accessories and organizing instrument kits, instrument trays, and accessory equipment according to procedure in order to assist the doctor/student/hygienist. Adheres to infection control procedures in order to reduce the risk of cross-contamination to patient, doctor, and staff. Maintains adequate supplies for the operation of the dental clinic by monitoring the inventory to ensure successful appointments. Performs other duties as reasonably required or assigned.

EDUCATION:

Required: Associate Degree

EXPERIENCE:

Required: At least 1 year experience in a dental office with direct patient care, sterilization, and inventory control

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRY/LISTING:

Required: Dental Assistant (DA) certification per North Carolina Dental Board definitions BLS (CPR)-American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare Provider

Equal Opportunity Employer At Cone Health, we strive to create a welcoming atmosphere that celebrates a diverse and unique workforce. We believe in offering equal opportunities for employment to all applicants and employees, regardless of their race, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status, ethnicity, national origin, disability, color, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring and employment choices are based on each individual's qualifications, skills and performance. We believe that by embracing the diversity of our team, we can better serve our patients, communities and each other.