Dental Assistant I

Greene County Health Care; Snow Hill (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Greene County Health Care in Snow Hill, North Carolina, is looking for a Dental Assistant. The role involves assisting dentists, maintaining cleanliness of operatories, and preparing dental instruments. Candidates need to complete a dental assisting program and hold a current BLS certification.

You will provide chair-side assistance, manage dental records, and maintain equipment while ensuring a sterile working environment.

Qualifications

• Higher-level work-related skills beyond high school.
• Specific knowledge and training in dental assisting.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the delivery of dental treatment.
• Maintains dental operatories and cleans instruments.
• Provides chair-side assistance during procedures.

Skills

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Computer skills

Mathematical knowledge

Technical knowledge

Health care knowledge

Education

Completion of a dental assisting program

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Company Overview

Contentnea Health is a Community Health Center providing comprehensive medical, dental and behavioral health services for members of our communities in Greene, Pitt and Pamlico counties in eastern North Carolina.

Job Summary

Assists dentists and maintains cleanliness of the operatories and equipment.

Responsibilities and Duties

1. Provides assistance in the delivery of dental treatment.
   1. Seats patients, obtains/records vital signs and charts medical/dental histories.
   2. Charts oral conditions as dictated by dental provider.
   3. Prepares dental instruments for procedure.
   4. Obtains dental radiographs as needed.
   5. Provides chair side assistance to dental provider during dental procedure.
2. Provides inter-procedural support.
   1. Maintains dental handpieces.
   2. Cleans, sanitizes, and maintains dental operatories.
   3. Cleans, sanitizes, and sterilizes dental instruments.
   4. Maintains dental laboratory.
   5. Pours impressions and trims models.
   6. Processes lab cases.
   7. Assists practice manager as needed.

Qualifications and Skills

Possesses work‑related skills at a higher level than completion of high school, including formal written and verbal communication skills, computational and computer skills, mathematical, technical or health care related knowledge frequently acquired through completion of a trade school, para‑professional, or certificate type program.

Possesses specific knowledge and training in the practice of dental assisting typically acquired through completion of a dental assisting program.

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.