Dental Assistant: 4-Hand Dentistry & Patient Care Pro

Specialty1 Partners; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BCBS Medical & Dental insurance

Vision Coverage

Complimentary Life Insurance

Short-term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Pet Insurance

401(k) plan w/match

Identity Theft Protection

Legal Services Package

Hospital/Accident/Critical Care

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Specialty1 Partners, at Triangle Implant Center – Durham, is seeking a skilled Dental Assistant to support a busy specialty practice in Durham, NC. You will help the dentist with four-handed dentistry, prepare patients, sterilize instruments, and maintain patient records while ensuring comfort and safety throughout visits.

The ideal candidate has 1+ year of dental assistant experience, knowledge of sterilization and safety regulations, and strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of proven experience as dental assistant.
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods.
• Understanding of health & safety regulations.
• Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Well-organized and reliable.
• Must have a high school diploma.
• Certificate from an accredited dental assistant program (if required by law).
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• An active state radiology license (if required by law).
• Must be able to sit and stand for extended periods.
• Must be able to operate standard office equipment.
• Must be able to assist patients safely in and out of chairs or treatment areas.
• Must be able to maintain clinical positioning for extended periods.
• Must be able to work around medical equipment and instruments.
• Must be able to adhere to OSHA and infection control standards.
• Must be able to perform repetitive hand and wrist movements.
• Must be able to respond quickly in emergency situations.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming patients to the dental office.
• Preparing patients for treatment, ensuring their comfort.
• Selecting and setting up instruments, equipment, and supplies.
• Sterilizing instruments according to regulations.
• Assisting the dentist through 4-handed dentistry.
• Providing oral hygiene and post-operative care instructions.
• Keeping the dental room clean and well-stocked.
• Scheduling appointments and post op visits.
• Maintaining accurate patient records.
• Assisting with payment procedures.
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• As one of the essential members of our office, you will also help to facilitate/coordinate other office responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Attention to detail

Organization

Safety compliance

OSHA infection control

Emergency response

Education

High school diploma

Dental assistant certificate

State radiology license (where required)

Job description

Specialty1 Partners, at Triangle Implant Center – Durham, is seeking a skilled Dental Assistant to support a busy specialty practice in Durham, NC. You will help the dentist with four-handed dentistry, prepare patients, sterilize instruments, and maintain patient records while ensuring comfort and safety throughout visits.

The ideal candidate has 1+ year of dental assistant experience, knowledge of sterilization and safety regulations, and strong communication and organizational skills.