Dental Assistant: Float

Heartland Dental; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

University Dental Associates (UDA) in High Point, NC is seeking a full-time Dental Assistant to join our patient care team. You will assist dentists during procedures, prepare operatories, manage sterilization, and support patient education on oral healthcare goals.

Accurate record-keeping and scheduling help ensure smooth daily operations. Ideal candidates have a one-year certified dental assistant program, dental assistant and X-ray certifications, and a High School Diploma or equivalent.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare operatories for patients and assist during treatment.
• Perform sterilization and instrument maintenance.
• Support education of patients on oral healthcare goals.
• Maintain thorough patient records and scheduling.
• Follow OSHA, HIPAA and infection control protocols.

Education

One-year certified dental assistant program

Dental Assistant certification

X-Ray certification

Nitrous Oxide certification

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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!

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!

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